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DN05 TWG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

98,552 mi
Last recorded98,552 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN05 TWG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 98,552 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 95,557 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 92,748 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 92,748 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2023 89,441 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 86,439 miles

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 7 Jun 2021 83,618 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 2 Jun 2020 81,291 miles

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 4 Jun 2019 76,941 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

under trays fitted covering components

Pass 6 Jun 2018 72,468 miles

Rear brakes grabbing slightly

Pass 19 Jun 2017 67,592 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 63,499 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 59,639 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s front brake back plate corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2014 55,161 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 52,762 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 52,762 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 49,110 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2011 43,328 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,328 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 37,634 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 37,634 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 31,889 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 25,471 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 25,471 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 TWG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel 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 DN05 TWG, 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 DN05 TWG registered?

DN05 TWG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is DN05 TWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN05 TWG shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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