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DU05 KXW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

201,829 mi
Last recorded201,829 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU05 KXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 201,829 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2025 199,945 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2025 199,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2024 196,918 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 193,395 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 193,395 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jan 2022 189,512 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 185,092 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2021 185,091 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 180,699 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 176,487 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted obscuring checkable components

Fail 15 Jan 2019 176,486 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

undertray fitted obscuring checkable components

Pass 17 Jan 2018 170,241 miles

Front Lower Under tray fitted obscuring testable items

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear Wiper blade smears

Fail 17 Jan 2018 170,241 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Lower Undertray fitted obscuring testable items

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

Rear rear wiper blade smears

Fail 16 Jan 2018 170,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Lower Undertray fitted obscuring testable items

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

Rear rear wiper blade smears

Pass 14 Jan 2017 165,132 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both front suspension arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 157,249 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 145,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet hard too open from release lever

Fail 20 Jan 2015 145,221 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet hard too open from release lever

Pass 16 Jan 2014 138,693 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 131,006 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2013 131,006 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 119,334 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 117,002 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 85,698 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 74,084 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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DU05 KXW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 DU05 KXW, 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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DU05 KXW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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