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DE05 VMY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,955 mi
Last recorded183,955 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 VMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2019 183,955 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 175,216 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 161,525 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 151,636 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 138,433 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 125,983 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 113,958 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 98,809 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 81,889 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 66,963 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 51,504 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 VMY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DE05 VMY?

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What year was DE05 VMY registered?

DE05 VMY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 July 2005.

Is DE05 VMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 VMY shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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