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DG55 URF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

150,337 mi
Last recorded150,337 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 150,337 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2026 150,337 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 147,040 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2024 144,743 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 144,743 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2023 141,820 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 139,521 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 136,535 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 134,867 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 134,864 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 130,795 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2020 130,795 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 125,205 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 115,788 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 106,403 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 100,560 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 26,513 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2014 79,220 miles

Pin hole in N/S/F outer constant velocity boot, but not allowing ingress of dirt.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 75,061 miles

Pin hole in N/S/F outer constant velocity boot.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2013 75,061 miles

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

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

Pin hole in N/S/F outer constant velocity boot.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 70,801 miles

Pin hole in N/S/F outer CV boot.

Fail 14 Feb 2012 70,801 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pin hole in N/S/F outer CV boot.

Pass 22 Feb 2011 66,149 miles

Body damage to n/s rear door and wheel arch. N/sdoor mirror damaged.

Slight play in o/s/f track-rod-end and boot split.

Small chip in front screen

n/s/f tyre worn low on tread and starting to perish.

n/s/r tyre worn to the legal limit.

o/s/f outer door handle intermittantly sticking but not stopping door from shutting.

o/s/f tyre worn to the legal limmit and starting to perish.

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm tread depth.

Pass 23 Oct 2009 59,757 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 53,765 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 URF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 URF, 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 URF registered?

DG55 URF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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