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DG55 OUO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

167,994 mi
Last recorded167,994 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG55 OUO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 167,994 miles

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

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

Offside 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))

underbody corrsion

Pass 5 Mar 2021 159,619 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy & slight play (5.1.3 (b) (i))

o/s front brake pads deteriorated

Pass 5 Mar 2020 151,719 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Mar 2019 141,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 131,917 miles

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

n/s rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 119,642 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2016 119,642 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s n/s (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 104,888 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s n/s (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 90,279 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 90,018 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 89,998 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 May 2013 81,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 May 2012 70,830 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 May 2011 58,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 May 2011 58,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2010 47,123 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 47,123 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2009 35,914 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 23 May 2008 21,898 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 OUO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 OUO, 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 OUO registered?

DG55 OUO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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