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DG05 HJD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

215,166 mi
Last recorded215,166 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 HJD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 215,166 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front number plate broken but not likely to be misread

Nearside Rear lamp broken but not showing white light

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2022 205,778 miles

Nearside Rear broken not showing white light

Pass 11 Dec 2021 196,659 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 182,874 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 158,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 141,927 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sills covered not allowing full inspection

Pass 10 Jun 2017 127,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on

Fail 10 Jun 2017 127,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Jun 2016 113,775 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 99,902 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 89,858 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 83,298 miles

engine management light on

Pass 26 Mar 2012 70,583 miles

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

engine man light on.

Pass 15 Feb 2011 59,350 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 46,960 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 38,232 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 27,800 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 HJD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 HJD, 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 HJD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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