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AD05 JZE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,395 mi
Last recorded142,395 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 JZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 142,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 May 2025 142,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault looose conector (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 140,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle underbody shows age related corrosion

Fail 19 Jun 2024 140,550 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

vehicle underbody shows age related corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2023 139,708 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Jul 2023 139,708 miles

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill / floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 138,349 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 138,349 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible wrong size (5.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing behind seat (7.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 136,983 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2021 136,983 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose stud loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 135,643 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 132,648 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs worn/corroded on inner sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 128,114 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 128,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 123,260 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 110,411 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 101,208 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jun 2015 101,208 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 91,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 82,075 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 71,962 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 61,537 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 61,537 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 51,549 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 51,549 miles

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

Front wiper blades judder across screen

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 39,151 miles

Front windscreen wipers juddering

Pass 26 Jun 2008 29,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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AD05 JZE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AD05 JZE, 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 AD05 JZE registered?

AD05 JZE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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