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DK55 UGH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,316 mi
Last recorded44,316 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 UGH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 44,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2025 42,561 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated gaiter small end seepage of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear hubs and brake disc back plates corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 41,899 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc heat shield corroded rubbing or catching on brake disc

Fail 29 Aug 2024 41,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear brake disc heat shield corroded rubbing or catching on brake disc

Pass 4 Aug 2023 40,675 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2022 39,644 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 38,750 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 38,143 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2019 36,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 33,529 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 33,515 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 33,375 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 33,375 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 32,293 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 32,293 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 31,055 miles

Both front Brake back plates deteriorated

Fail 18 Aug 2015 31,055 miles

Both front Brake back plates deteriorated

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 29,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all tyres cracked outer walls

front registration plate slightly faded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 27,566 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 25,254 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 21,984 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 19,094 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 15,597 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 12,009 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 UGH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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

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