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DK55 UKM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

136,670 mi
Last recorded136,670 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK55 UKM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 136,670 miles

Front Lower bumper damaged

Front both suspension arm bushes becoming deteriorated

Front minor wear and perishing to both tyres

Nearside Front minor deterioration to suspension arm ball joint dust cover

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Rear Inner minor wear to edges of both tyres

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all jacking points damaged

slight weakness to boot struts

Fail 10 Dec 2018 136,668 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Lower bumper damaged

Front both suspension arm bushes becoming deteriorated

Front minor wear and perishing to both tyres

Nearside Front minor deterioration to suspension arm ball joint dust cover

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front anti roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Offside Front track rod end dust cover deteriorated

Rear Inner minor wear to edges of both tyres

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all jacking points damaged

slight weakness to boot struts

Pass 4 Dec 2017 131,605 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front seatbelts becoming slow to retract

exhaust becoming corroded

minor exhaust leak from manifold area

Fail 4 Dec 2017 131,603 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front seatbelts becoming slow to retract

exhaust becoming corroded

minor exhaust leak from manifold area

Pass 24 Nov 2016 125,745 miles

child seat fitted unable to fully check seatbelt

various minor damage to windscreen

Pass 17 Dec 2015 120,804 miles

both front wishbone bushs deteriorated but no excessive movement

exhaust front heat-shield inscure

n/s/r tyre becoming worn on inner edge stepped tread

o/s/r tyre worn thin on inner edge stepped tread

various minor damage to windscreen

Fail 17 Dec 2015 120,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

both front wishbone bushs deteriorated but no excessive movement

exhaust front heat-shield inscure

n/s/r tyre becoming worn on inner edge stepped tread

o/s/r tyre worn thin on inner edge stepped tread

various minor damage to windscreen

Pass 18 Dec 2014 115,838 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 108,949 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 92,638 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 78,899 miles

brake discs in poor condition

Fail 8 Aug 2012 78,899 miles

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

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

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

brake discs in poor condition

Pass 9 Aug 2011 56,605 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,445 miles

nearside mirror cracked

Fail 26 Jul 2010 55,445 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

nearside mirror cracked

Pass 5 May 2009 50,471 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 5 May 2009 50,471 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 UKM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UKM, 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 UKM registered?

DK55 UKM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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