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DU55 XGZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,811 mi
Last recorded168,811 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 XGZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2021 168,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wishbone bush deteriorated

Fail 1 Dec 2021 168,811 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cords exposed (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wishbone bush deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2020 152,236 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 139,615 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 130,432 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Nov 2018 130,427 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 127,016 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 122,397 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 122,391 miles

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

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 115,144 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 107,342 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 107,338 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2014 99,335 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2013 99,057 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 86,582 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 77,160 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 66,291 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 56,432 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 55,690 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 47,506 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 47,506 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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DU55 XGZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DU55 XGZ, 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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DU55 XGZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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