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M77 COV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

91,806 mi
Last recorded91,806 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM77 COV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 91,806 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2025 91,705 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 84,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer 225/45/17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 84,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on outer 225/45/17 91Y (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 83,692 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 82,626 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 82,258 miles

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp has a bulb or bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2020 82,258 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level stop lamp has a bulb or bulbs not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 82,156 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 80,747 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Fail 28 Nov 2018 80,747 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 205/45R17 to nearside 225/45R17 to offside (5.2.3 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some items

Pass 7 Dec 2017 77,889 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 77,889 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 72,162 miles

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

all rear suspension arm and links bushes worn and perishing

Fail 28 Dec 2016 72,162 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

all rear suspension arm and links bushes worn and perishing

Pass 29 Dec 2015 65,496 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres on 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 29 Dec 2015 65,496 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Passanger airbag ignitor fault stored (5.4.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres on 2mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 58,154 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 51,728 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 44,174 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 38,455 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 32,567 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 25,143 miles

both rear tyres out of shape on inner egde

Pass 29 Dec 2008 18,523 miles

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

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

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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M77 COV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel 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 M77 COV, 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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M77 COV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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