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DE05 OGC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,929 mi
Last recorded94,929 miles
Recorded on23 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 OGC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2015 94,929 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 23 May 2015 94,927 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 91,760 miles

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

engine managment light on

Pass 26 Jun 2013 84,321 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 76,779 miles

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

plastic covers fited

Fail 17 Aug 2012 76,779 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit

plastic covers fited

Pass 3 Aug 2011 68,026 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 68,026 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front inner brake pads worn

os wing (mirror) repeter dim close to excess

plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2010 58,720 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 49,960 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 21 Jul 2008 38,429 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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DE05 OGC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 DE05 OGC, 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 DE05 OGC registered?

DE05 OGC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is DE05 OGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 OGC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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