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DK55 UGD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

101,866 mi
Last recorded101,866 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 UGD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2026 101,866 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2024 97,214 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule [BOTH] (1.1.12 (f) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2023 92,969 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REARS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside mirror cover missing

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes [BOTH SIDES] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2022 85,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

underbody covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2021 81,885 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))

undertrays fitted

Pass 3 Jan 2020 77,840 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on rear view mirror ()

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

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 3 Jan 2020 77,840 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners on rear view mirror ()

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2018 72,071 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Dec 2017 67,603 miles

undercovers fitted

Fail 29 Dec 2017 67,603 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

undercovers fitted

Pass 22 Dec 2015 57,573 miles

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2014 47,803 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2012 36,748 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 29,289 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 20,526 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 16,219 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 12,540 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 UGD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 UGD, 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 UGD registered?

DK55 UGD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 October 2005.

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