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DV05 NSU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

61,973 mi
Last recorded61,973 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV05 NSU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 61,973 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

rear axle corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2025 61,284 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Feb 2025 61,284 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 60,668 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 58,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 56,691 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 55,266 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 55,266 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 54,742 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 52,586 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 50,504 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 48,880 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 48,880 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2017 48,825 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 48,843 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 46,855 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 45,122 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 45,088 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 42,680 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 40,487 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 37,874 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 35,688 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 31,419 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 27,214 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 23,962 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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DV05 NSU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 DV05 NSU, 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 DV05 NSU registered?

DV05 NSU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is DV05 NSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DV05 NSU shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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