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DG05 AXU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,703 mi
Last recorded142,703 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 AXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 142,703 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2019 142,703 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 138,277 miles

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)

off side front sill dent - front brake discs corrosion - rear shock absorbers covers loose - watch near side rear tyre pressure

Pass 10 May 2017 133,417 miles

front brake discs corrosion - front suspension bushes wear

off side front sill dent - rear shock absorbers covers loose - front tyres edge wear

Pass 16 May 2016 126,764 miles

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

covers fitted

near side rear shockabsorber cover poor - near side front shockabsorber damp

off side front sill dent

suspension bushes cracks

Pass 15 May 2015 118,179 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slight corrosion

off side front brake back plate corrosion

off side front sill small dent

oil down

Pass 7 May 2014 110,055 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 99,469 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

off side headlight image dim

off side sill small dent

rear brake discs corrosion

Fail 4 May 2012 87,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

rear disc corrosion poor

Pass 4 May 2012 87,761 miles

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

rear disc corrosion poor

Pass 13 May 2011 76,319 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2010 63,335 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 51,227 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 38,557 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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DG05 AXU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DG05 AXU, 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 DG05 AXU registered?

DG05 AXU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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