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YS05 DZO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

104,218 mi
Last recorded104,218 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 DZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 104,218 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 93,318 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 86,985 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 80,626 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 73,322 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 73,318 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2015 70,226 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 19 May 2015 70,224 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Feb 2014 65,220 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

brake pad warning wires are bare and disconnected

engine light on

Fail 13 Feb 2014 65,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

brake pad warning light on

brake pad warning wires are bare and disconnected

engine light on

Pass 31 Jan 2013 60,778 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 56,230 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 51,886 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 46,780 miles

Oil leak

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

catalyt rattles

front brake disc pitted and corroded inner faces

Pass 4 Jun 2009 39,079 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

catalyst rattles

Pass 6 Jun 2008 32,567 miles

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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YS05 DZO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YS05 DZO, 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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YS05 DZO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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