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DY55 VKN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

166,624 mi
Last recorded166,624 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VKN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 166,624 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Bump Stops

Pass 8 Mar 2021 150,986 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 28 Feb 2020 137,793 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 132,038 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 132,037 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 129,963 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 127,141 miles

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing BOTH REAR (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 122,575 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge 195/65x15

Fail 4 Mar 2016 122,574 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge 195/65x15

Pass 4 Mar 2015 114,224 miles

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

n/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape

wiper blades split

Fail 3 Mar 2014

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Mar 2014

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Mar 2013 94,787 miles

rear number plate damaged

Fail 2 Mar 2013 94,584 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear number plate damaged

Pass 1 Mar 2012 84,648 miles

rear number plate damaged

rear brake pads low

Fail 1 Mar 2012 84,648 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

rear brake pads low

rear number plate damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2011 71,343 miles

both rear tyres getting low

rear number plate cracked

Fail 23 Feb 2011 71,343 miles

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

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

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

o/s/r & o/s/f tyres getting low

rear number plate cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2010 54,479 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,700 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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DY55 VKN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DY55 VKN, 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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DY55 VKN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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