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DK55 UKB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

294,015 mi
Last recorded294,015 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 UKB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 294,015 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear frame & rear inner sils

parking brake has only just achieved the 16% efficiency to pass. It seems it need adjusting or repair n/s/r tyure

Fail 27 Feb 2018 294,015 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear frame & rear inner sils

parking brake has only just achieved the 16% efficiency to pass. It seems it need adjusting or repair n/s/r tyure

Pass 18 Dec 2017 284,023 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear frame & rear inner sils

parking brake has only just achieved the 16% efficiency to pass

Fail 18 Dec 2017 284,023 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear frame & rear inner sils

Pass 9 Mar 2017 233,497 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear frame & rear inner sils (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 213,485 miles

EML light on

Pass 10 Aug 2016 191,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

engine covers fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2016 154,471 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 130,069 miles

engine covers fitted

spare tyre flat

Pass 14 Sep 2015 129,624 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 129,624 miles

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

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 120,398 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake back plates corroded

nearside rear brake back plate missing

Fail 23 Sep 2014 120,385 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both front disc backing plates corroded + nearside rear missing

both rear shocker casing loose

offside rear tyre over 9 years old

Pass 13 Sep 2013 112,952 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management warning light on ?

n/s and o/s front brake disc back plates corroded please keep checked

n/s/r brake disc back plate missing

Fail 13 Sep 2013 112,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine management warning light on ?

n/s and o/s front brake disc back plates corroded please keep checked

n/s/r brake disc back plate missing

Pass 7 Aug 2012 96,909 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 96,901 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 12 Aug 2011 74,973 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 62,732 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 49,720 miles

slight bind to n/s/r brake

Pass 1 Sep 2008 36,469 miles

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

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

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

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 UKB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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