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AK05 OGN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

121,587 mi
Last recorded121,587 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 OGN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 121,587 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2025 117,644 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2025 117,644 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 114,377 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 114,377 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 110,447 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2023 110,446 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 107,452 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2022 107,452 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 101,363 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 101,363 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 95,946 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 89,790 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 89,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 83,454 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 77,832 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 75,663 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 75,663 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 69,401 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 69,401 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 64,950 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 64,759 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,771 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 60,756 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 54,995 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,262 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,355 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 33,911 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 25,856 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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AK05 OGN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 AK05 OGN, 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 AK05 OGN registered?

AK05 OGN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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