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DG55 BAU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

47,875 mi
Last recorded47,875 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 BAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2026 47,875 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2026 47,875 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Sep 2026 47,860 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Oct 2025 47,349 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 47,006 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2023 46,741 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 46,513 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2022 46,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 46,417 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 44,646 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 42,024 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 39,905 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 37,522 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 35,856 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush spliting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush spliting (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Fail 1 Apr 2016 35,852 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Lower Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush spliting (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush spliting (2.4.G.2)

under tray fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 1 Apr 2015 34,144 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 32,824 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 29,566 miles

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

front tyres worn low inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,210 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 23,649 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 21,079 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 16,532 miles

front brake discs/ nearside rear brake calipor sticking

Pass 31 Mar 2008 11,316 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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DG55 BAU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DG55 BAU, 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 DG55 BAU registered?

DG55 BAU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DG55 BAU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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