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DK55 UFA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

87,636 mi
Last recorded87,636 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 UFA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2016 87,636 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s+o/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

engine management lamp on

engine under tray wet with oil

n/s+o/s rear shocker dust covers loose

n/s+o/s rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2016 87,636 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s+o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed n/s+o/s (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s+o/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

engine management lamp on

engine under tray wet with oil

n/s+o/s rear shocker dust covers loose

n/s+o/s rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 19 Aug 2015 69,581 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Rear both rear shock absorber dust covers damaged

Pass 19 Sep 2014 64,725 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Sep 2014 64,725 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 57,838 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Sep 2012 50,439 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Sep 2012 50,439 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Sep 2011 43,823 miles

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

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

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Fail 23 Sep 2011 43,734 miles

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

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

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

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,861 miles

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2009 30,306 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 30,306 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)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 22,485 miles

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

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 UFA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UFA, 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 UFA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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