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DE05 VMW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

161,825 mi
Last recorded161,825 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VMW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 161,825 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 161,801 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2017 145,248 miles

suspension components rusting.tyres worn on edge.suspension bushes havs some deterioration present.

Pass 13 May 2016 126,947 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

rear shock dust covers adrift from housing

Pass 22 May 2015 110,318 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 96,863 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 96,863 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear in front suspension bushes, underside rusting (suspension)

Pass 8 May 2013 88,043 miles

Engine undertray insecure at rear

OSR brake backing plate corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 87,574 miles

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

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

Engine undertray insecure at rear

OSR brake backing plate corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 81,781 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/front brake pad warrning wire has been cut joined

plastic engine undertray insrcure

Pass 11 May 2011 75,710 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic engine undertray insecure

Fail 4 May 2011 75,445 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic engine undertray insecure

Pass 19 May 2010 69,721 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 60,340 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 49,498 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 VMW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VMW, 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 VMW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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