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MK05 UGL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,484 mi
Last recorded156,484 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 UGL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2013 156,484 miles

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

o/s/r handbrake has slight movement

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2013 156,484 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r handbrake has slight movement

rear no plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2012 130,644 miles

Offside rear pads getting low

Offside rear wheel grabbing slightly

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 25 Feb 2011 108,516 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 86,555 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 86,555 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 64,692 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 46,931 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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MK05 UGL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 MK05 UGL, 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 MK05 UGL registered?

MK05 UGL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is MK05 UGL safe to buy?

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