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D12 MRW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

175,327 mi
Last recorded175,327 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD12 MRW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 175,327 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 170,243 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2024 165,903 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2024 165,887 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 160,285 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Aug 2023 160,269 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Aug 2022 154,853 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 148,743 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 144,567 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner of windscreen damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking /deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 144,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view corner of windscreen damaged (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush cracking/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush cracking /deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 141,378 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2019 141,378 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 136,018 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 131,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended n/s/f lower arm back bush deteriorated (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended o/s/f lower arm back bush deteriorated (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f outer joint boot leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 131,534 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective airbag warning light on (5.4.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour o/s/f direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working o/s side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended n/s/f lower arm back bush deteriorated (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended o/s/f lower arm back bush deteriorated (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s/f outer joint boot leaking grease (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 128,646 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 16 Aug 2016 128,646 miles

Offside Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pads low

Pass 15 Aug 2015 123,983 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 123,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 22 Apr 2015 123,244 miles

Front Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/f tyre side wall deteriorated

n/s/r tyre side wall deteriorated

o/s/f tyre side wall deteriorated

o/s/r tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2014 116,553 miles

N/S/R Tyre starting to crack on outter side wall

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

Fail 15 Apr 2014 116,553 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)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

N/S/R Tyre starting to crack on outter side wall

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 110,822 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 107,711 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2011 91,408 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 77,408 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 62,387 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 46,520 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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D12 MRW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,985cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 D12 MRW, 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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D12 MRW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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