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DY55 VKR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,626 mi
Last recorded69,626 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VKR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 69,626 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2025 66,286 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 66,286 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 63,477 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 60,958 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 59,558 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2021 58,148 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jan 2020 57,144 miles

offside rear brake disc shows signs of being hot

slight drag to offside rear road wheel

Pass 15 Jan 2019 53,742 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 53,737 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 49,819 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2017 48,378 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 48,378 miles

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear tyre flat

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 46,377 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 46,374 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint on front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 45,891 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 42,290 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 38,072 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 33,963 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 31,707 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 28,749 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 24,184 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 20,041 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 16,193 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 VKR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY55 VKR, 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 DY55 VKR registered?

DY55 VKR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DY55 VKR shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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