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DG05 HFO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,314 mi
Last recorded123,314 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 HFO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 123,314 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2024 116,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front noisy when rotating wheel investigate further

Oil level low

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2024 116,802 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front noisy when rotating wheel investigate further

Oil level low

Rear Axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam Both trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 109,548 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 101,840 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 96,684 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 96,684 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 92,574 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 92,574 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 86,875 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2018 79,615 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Aug 2018 79,615 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Aug 2017 74,114 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nsr and osr ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 68,800 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 63,878 miles

Nearside handbrake caliper lever not returning fully to the "off" position

Pass 7 Jan 2015 53,849 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 48,539 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 43,142 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)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 38,889 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,625 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 26,315 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,180 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 HFO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HFO, 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 HFO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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