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DA05 XFO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

80,095 mi
Last recorded80,095 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 XFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 80,095 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2025 80,069 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 73,895 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge O/S and N/S (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing O/S and N/S (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 71,405 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x 2 rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Jul 2023 71,403 miles

Central Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing x 2 rear shocks (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 65,819 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring carrier arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring carrier arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 65,819 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring carrier arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement spring carrier arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 61,591 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 61,591 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 59,078 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 59,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 56,140 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 56,140 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 51,986 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 51,986 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 48,857 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 44,542 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 39,841 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2015 39,841 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 35,686 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 31,475 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 27,574 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 22,866 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 18,360 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 14,932 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 11,138 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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DA05 XFO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DA05 XFO, 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 DA05 XFO registered?

DA05 XFO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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