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DK55 UEZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

253,627 mi
Last recorded253,627 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 UEZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2019 253,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside body cover security

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all brake back plates corroded

centre exhaust corroded

rear suspension bump stops failed

suspension corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2019 253,626 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside body cover security

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

all brake back plates corroded

centre exhaust corroded

rear suspension bump stops failed

suspension corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2018 236,080 miles

Both rear shock bump stops failed

Clutch/Gearbox noise

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

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

Suspension rusty

Fail 14 Sep 2018 236,079 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear shock bump stops failed

Clutch/Gearbox noise

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

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

Suspension rusty

Pass 18 Sep 2017 232,203 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

bonnet safety catch seized

front brake discs corroded and pads worn

front brake splash guards corroded

suspension corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2017 232,200 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

bonnet safety catch seized

front brake discs corroded and pads worn

front brake splash guards corroded

rear brake discs corroded and pads worn

suspension corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2016 220,715 miles

brake splash guards corroded

handbrake balance

left/right front tyres worn on edge

right front antiroll bar link boot split

suspension corroded

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2015 203,587 miles

front brake splash guards corroded

suspension corroded

upper/lower covers fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2015 203,587 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened worn thin (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick worn to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

front brake splash guards corroded

suspension corroded

upper/lower covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 190,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake splash guards corroded

front brake pads worn to ,limit

left outer cv boot split

left/right rear wheel rims slight buckle

right front and rear tyre treads worn on edge

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 23 Sep 2013 175,239 miles

brake splsh guards corroded

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

right front antiroll bar link worn

right front tyre tread worn on edge

right rear tyre tread worn on edge

windscreen damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2013 175,239 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

brake splsh guards corroded

right front antiroll bar link worn

right front tyre tread worn on edge

right rear tyre tread worn on edge

windscreen damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2012 149,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

drivers seatbelt worn

windscreen damaged

Pass 15 Sep 2011 130,592 miles

left front wheel rim slight buckle

left rear tyre tread worn to 1.7mm

left/right front tyre treads worn to 1.7mm

Fail 15 Sep 2011 130,598 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

left front wheel rim slight buckle

left rear tyre tread worn to 1.7mm

left/right front tyre treads worn to 1.7mm

Pass 14 Sep 2010 107,769 miles

left front wheel rim slight buckle

right front brake splash guard corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2010 107,769 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

right front brake splash guard corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2009 85,158 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,822 miles

rear disc pads worn

Fail 2 Sep 2008 66,822 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear disc pads worn

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 UEZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UEZ, 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 UEZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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