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ET05 DVO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

173,324 mi
Last recorded173,324 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 DVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2021 173,324 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 2 Sep 2020 155,420 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 155,420 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn low on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 141,387 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 123,018 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 123,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 97,589 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 97,589 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2016 85,245 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 79,957 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2014 73,692 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2014 73,692 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,847 miles

both front wishbones slight play in front bushs

rerar droplink bushs splitting both sides

Pass 25 Aug 2012 58,824 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 58,824 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Aug 2011 51,639 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2010 43,636 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 43,636 miles

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

n/s/f tyre scrubing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre scrubing on inner edge

Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,129 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2008 26,871 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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ET05 DVO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc 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 ET05 DVO, 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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ET05 DVO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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