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DY05 UBM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,852 mi
Last recorded100,852 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 UBM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 100,852 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Aug 2021 100,852 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jul 2020 93,869 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 87,231 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 87,093 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 81,235 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 75,215 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2017 75,215 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 68,380 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,778 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 61,134 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 61,134 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)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 25 Jul 2013 55,629 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 55,629 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 45,157 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 45,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 43,763 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

have tested rear tow shocket tester playing up

Pass 9 Mar 2011 37,984 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 29,376 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 22,128 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 16,723 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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DY05 UBM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 DY05 UBM, 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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DY05 UBM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 March 2005.

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