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DG05 AYF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,145 mi
Last recorded134,145 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 AYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2020 134,145 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 123,177 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 111,975 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 99,503 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 96,157 miles

EML on

N/S/F-O/S/F-N/S/R & O/S/R brake discs pitted.

Offside Front tyre worn bald on outer edge

Small chip in front screen.Not in A zone or Swept area.

Fail 16 May 2016 96,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

EML on

N/S/F-O/S/F-N/S/R & O/S/R brake discs pitted.

Small chip in front screen.Not in A zone or Swept area.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 86,514 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 82,674 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 77,782 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 3 May 2011 72,511 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 64,995 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 58,628 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake pads getting low

front tyres getting low 205/6015v

Pass 8 May 2008 52,751 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2008 52,751 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 AYF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol 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 AYF, 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

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What year was DG05 AYF registered?

DG05 AYF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for DG05 AYF shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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