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AO55 OTZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

261,763 mi
Last recorded261,763 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 OTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2025 261,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both outer sills corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2024 244,491 miles

Offside Rear Handbrake low on effort

Pass 25 Sep 2023 228,512 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2023 228,388 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working bulb ? (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced bulb? (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed and corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side very low on effort needs re.setting properly (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 214,047 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 200,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR outer sill/arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi vis brake light has some bulbs out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 200,340 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NSR outer sill/arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Hi vis brake light has some bulbs out (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 190,476 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 190,472 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak O/S/R shock absorber leaking (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both rear indicators showing incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 186,644 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 178,438 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2017 169,275 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 164,427 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 156,409 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 148,833 miles

all metal brake pipes corroded slightly

nsr and osr bump stops deteriated

Pass 12 Sep 2013 140,152 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 131,126 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 131,126 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 116,356 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 95,631 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 95,631 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 75,529 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 53,522 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 53,521 miles

Nearside Front 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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AO55 OTZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 AO55 OTZ, 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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AO55 OTZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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