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DK55 UGE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,916 mi
Last recorded138,916 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 UGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 138,916 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 138,916 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front brake discs corroded

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 128,856 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 125,902 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2015 112,638 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 104,789 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 92,453 miles

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)

engine management light is on

Fail 29 Jul 2013 92,451 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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)

engine management light is on

Pass 21 Jul 2012 78,740 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 78,740 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 67,204 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 67,204 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2010 66,395 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 52,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,118 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 UGE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 UGE, 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 UGE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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