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DK55 UED

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

117,840 mi
Last recorded117,840 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 UED
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 117,840 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 112,557 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2023 111,669 miles

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

oil wax sprayed to underbody front to rear

Fail 28 Nov 2023 111,669 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

oil wax sprayed to underbody front to rear

Pass 16 Jan 2023 111,668 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 111,665 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 106,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 106,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both inner bush and aluminium bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 97,173 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2020 97,173 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 87,554 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2018 85,532 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 85,532 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2017 78,700 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 69,825 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 66,727 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 62,113 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 56,694 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 136,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 50,908 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 46,298 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,718 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 40,444 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,594 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,753 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2008 24,567 miles

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

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

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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DK55 UED is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DK55 UED, 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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DK55 UED is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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