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MK05 UGN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

266,940 mi
Last recorded266,940 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 UGN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2012 266,940 miles

Airbag light on

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

Both sills slightly bent

N/S/Front indicator slightly discoloured

N/S/Front tyre starting to wear thin 2.8mm

N/S/Rear shock absorber cover missing

Nail in O/S/Front tyre

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Spare tyre flat

Undertray fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2012 266,940 miles

Airbag light on

Both front wishbone rear bushes starting to perish

Both sills slightly bent

N/S/Front indicator slightly discoloured

N/S/Front tyre starting to wear thin 2.8mm

N/S/Rear shock absorber cover missing

Nail in O/S/Front tyre

Spare tyre flat

Undertray fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2011 235,548 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

engine undertray fitted

plastic floor covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2010 216,091 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 216,091 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 185,858 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 185,858 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 121,352 miles

both front tyres worn close to the legal limits

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 UGN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MK05 UGN, 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 UGN registered?

MK05 UGN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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