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DN05 DGV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

103,726 mi
Last recorded103,726 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 DGV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 103,726 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 91,284 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear wiper blade unservicable

Fail 31 May 2019 91,282 miles

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn and offside (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Service brake excessively binding and offside rear (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear wiper blade unservicable

Pass 20 Jul 2018 87,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear off front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jul 2018 87,418 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear off front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 82,660 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 82,660 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 76,759 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2016 76,759 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge but of a stepped design

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 67,063 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 66,031 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 8 Jul 2014 66,031 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Jul 2013 61,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 61,194 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 54,463 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 47,314 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 37,916 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 29,555 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 20,160 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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DN05 DGV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DN05 DGV, 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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DN05 DGV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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