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DG05 HDL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

254,867 mi
Last recorded254,867 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 HDL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 254,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2023 254,658 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 247,014 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Sep 2022 246,812 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least four more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 237,866 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 237,594 miles

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 228,575 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 228,183 miles

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

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 218,686 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 211,714 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 193,895 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2019 193,342 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 190,761 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 173,559 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 156,547 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 156,547 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 153,621 miles

Offside Front cv boot poor condition

Pass 30 Sep 2015 144,044 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 143,962 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 134,949 miles

age related cracking to nsr tyre

front discs corroded

nail in osr tyre

Fail 29 Sep 2014 134,934 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2013 123,819 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2012 113,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 101,606 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 101,606 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 90,999 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 85,956 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 77,457 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 HDL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HDL, 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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DG05 HDL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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