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DK55 UEW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

119,789 mi
Last recorded119,789 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 UEW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 119,789 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2025 116,292 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 108,810 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 94,780 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 89,700 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 85,575 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 85,564 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 83,274 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 83,180 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2019 78,580 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 73,919 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 68,071 miles

both front tyres worn on the inner edges

both rear tyres cracked/perished but no cords showing at the time of test

Pass 15 Dec 2015 62,129 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2015 56,641 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2015 56,641 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 48,039 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 40,871 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 33,727 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 27,453 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 20,275 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 13,937 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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DK55 UEW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DK55 UEW, 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 DK55 UEW registered?

DK55 UEW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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