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VN05 FZD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

220,575 mi
Last recorded220,575 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 FZD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 220,575 miles

Offside Front Upper tyre low on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2016 197,511 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 187,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

lower engine mount slightly deteriated

Pass 12 Mar 2014 175,624 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 165,498 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 158,773 miles

cv gaitor ouiter split

front brake pads low

Fail 8 Mar 2012 158,773 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

cv gaitor ouiter split

front brake pads low

n/s/r back plate crroded

n/s/r disc scored

Pass 8 Feb 2011 148,085 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 148,085 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 127,210 miles

has damage to n/s screen out side zone b

Pass 17 Apr 2009 103,655 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 102,655 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 77,528 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 77,528 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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VN05 FZD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN05 FZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VN05 FZD registered?

VN05 FZD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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The MOT history for VN05 FZD shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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