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DU55 XGT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

104,757 mi
Last recorded104,757 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 XGT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 104,757 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 104,757 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 98,906 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Fail 23 Nov 2016 98,864 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 26 Oct 2015 94,270 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

o/s rear tyre flat, possible puncher.

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 26 Oct 2015 94,270 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine covers fitted obscuring some components.

o/s rear tyre flat, possible puncher.

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 31 Oct 2014 90,057 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)

Fail 31 Oct 2014 90,057 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 85,237 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 80,651 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 80,651 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all 4 brakes binding slightly not apparent on declerometer test

Pass 17 Nov 2011 76,815 miles

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted/worn

Fail 16 Nov 2011 76,815 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs pitted/worn

Pass 17 Nov 2010 67,892 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)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 53,475 miles

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 18 Nov 2008 38,413 miles

The nearside front tyre outer side wall is slightly scrubbed

The off side front frear view mirror is in poor condition

Fail 17 Nov 2008 38,413 miles

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

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

The nearside front tyre outer side wall is slightly scrubbed

The off side front frear view mirror is in poor condition

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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DU55 XGT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 DU55 XGT, 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 DU55 XGT registered?

DU55 XGT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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