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DS05 AOO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

102,534 mi
Last recorded102,534 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 AOO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 102,534 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 97,898 miles

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

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

Rear Axle deformed but serviceable both sides (5.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 93,589 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 89,195 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2020 89,195 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,072 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 86,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 81,214 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 77,418 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 71,282 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 71,282 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edges and pressure low (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 66,216 miles

rear pads getting low..

Pass 27 Aug 2014 60,269 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 54,114 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,998 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 47,998 miles

Offside 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)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 41,826 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,175 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,498 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Aug 2008 20,608 miles

o/s and n/s front and n/a rear tyres cracking in tread n/s rear tyre slight bulge on side wall

Fail 27 Aug 2008 20,604 miles

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

o/s and n/s front and n/a rear tyres cracking in tread n/s rear tyre slight bulge on side wall

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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DS05 AOO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DS05 AOO, 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 DS05 AOO registered?

DS05 AOO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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The MOT history for DS05 AOO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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