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DK55 UFN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

258,672 mi
Last recorded258,672 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 UFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 258,672 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both nearside and offside fronts (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on inner edge

Rear parking application is uneven

Fail 23 Feb 2023 258,669 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlights slightly loose

Pass 26 Jan 2022 237,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3.08 MM (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear, inner edge. BORDERLINE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 213,860 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 196,875 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 174,096 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 151,319 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 151,317 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front Droplinks (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 126,582 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 126,543 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 126,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on inner wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured snapped (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 119,377 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm/wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished on inner sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of overheating (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted obscuring components

under tray fitted obscuring components

Fail 9 Dec 2015 119,167 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm/wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked/perished on inner sidewall

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened signs of overheating (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted obscuring components

under tray fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Dec 2014 106,968 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 97,818 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre wall cracked.

Fail 9 Dec 2013 97,760 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre wall cracked.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 93,534 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2012 93,531 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)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 84,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 70,562 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 56,925 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 40,890 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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 UFN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 UFN, 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 UFN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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