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JB53 ALS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

259,720 mi
Last recorded259,720 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJB53 ALS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 259,720 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2024 244,482 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 244,482 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 226,123 miles

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear handbrake/caliper sticking

Fail 14 Nov 2023 226,056 miles

Front Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))

Nearside Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear handbrake/caliper sticking

Pass 21 Oct 2022 208,643 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

vehicle exhaust and suspension modified from standard

Pass 18 Nov 2021 194,325 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle exhaust and suspension modified from standard

Pass 20 Nov 2020 184,572 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view exceeds 40 mm but not obscuring vision (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near flexi hose ... note also slight oxidation / corrosion apparent beneath plastic coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play trace of play apparent (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sills damaged

vehicle exhaust system and suspension etc heavily modified from standard car

Fail 19 Nov 2020 184,526 miles

Front Registration plate insecure fell off during test (magnetized plate on plastic bumper) (0.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view exceeds 40 mm but not obscuring vision (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear near flexi hose ... note also slight oxidation / corrosion apparent beneath plastic coatings (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play trace of play apparent (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both sills damaged

vehicle exhaust system and suspension etc heavily modified from standard car

Pass 13 May 2019 162,732 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides fading slightly (4.4.3 (a))

Offside headlight reflector vibrates slightly

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both slightly affected by hazard warning lights (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres stretched on rims

both sills and inner chassis rails damaged

non standard suspension and exhaust etc fitted

Fail 13 May 2019 162,732 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides fading slightly (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside headlight reflector vibrates slightly

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both slightly affected by hazard warning lights (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres stretched on rims

both sills and inner chassis rails damaged

non standard suspension and exhaust etc fitted

Pass 22 May 2018 138,929 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front brake flexi hose runs close to air suspension pipe

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

none standard suspension / exhaust / induction / tyre fitment

windscreen damage exceeds limit but does not obscure vision

Fail 21 May 2018 138,890 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both plates .... spacings etc incorrect (0.1 (d))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter twisted but still secure at this time (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front brake flexi hose runs close to air suspension pipe

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

none standard suspension / exhaust / induction / tyre fitment

windscreen damage exceeds limit but does not obscure vision

Pass 22 May 2017 116,206 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2017 116,206 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 115,293 miles

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

O/S front steering rack gaiter twisted

Fail 5 Jan 2016 115,293 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

O/S front steering rack gaiter twisted

Pass 7 Jan 2015 99,404 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 90,581 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 83,437 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 70,545 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 61,030 miles

deep cut on side wall of n/s/f tyre not showing cord

Pass 17 Nov 2009 53,135 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 37,997 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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JB53 ALS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 JB53 ALS, 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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JB53 ALS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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