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DE05 OGT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

92,408 mi
Last recorded92,408 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 OGT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 92,408 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 90,925 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 89,004 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 86,774 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 85,051 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perrishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 83,142 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 81,186 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material cross axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 79,153 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 76,916 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 74,755 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,616 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jul 2014 70,634 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 68,273 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,500 miles

rear brake pipes concealed by grease

Fail 27 Jul 2012 63,495 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake pipes concealed by grease

Pass 25 Aug 2011 54,583 miles

Advise both front and rear brake discs are corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2011 54,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Advise both front and rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2010 46,404 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2009 38,887 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 19,626 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 OGT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 OGT, 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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DE05 OGT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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