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MD05 DXS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,383 mi
Last recorded191,383 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMD05 DXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 191,383 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 174,659 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 174,223 miles

Engine man lamp ON!

Engine oil level just above MAX

Windscreen cracked n/s/f

Fail 30 Aug 2017 174,223 miles

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

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

Engine man lamp ON!

Engine oil level just above MAX

Windscreen cracked n/s/f

Pass 13 Jul 2016 165,515 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 165,514 miles

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

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 153,229 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)

front and n/s/r brake back plates rotted

Fail 7 Jul 2015 153,228 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front and n/s/r brake back plates rotted

rear shock adbsorber dust covers insecure

Pass 16 Jul 2014 144,564 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 138,640 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 129,777 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 113,926 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 101,105 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 93,864 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 69,500 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 69,500 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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MD05 DXS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MD05 DXS, 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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MD05 DXS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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