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MK55 OZV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

173,988 mi
Last recorded173,988 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 OZV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 173,988 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 167,280 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 167,262 miles

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

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 150,748 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 131,311 miles

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot perished

Pass 6 Sep 2016 127,260 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 127,260 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 118,810 miles

Offside Rear brake backing plate corroded

Rear brake pads low

all brake discs worn

Pass 3 Sep 2014 111,584 miles

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

o/s rear brake back plate is corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2014 111,584 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

o/s rear brake back plate is corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2013 104,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2013 104,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2012 96,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2012 96,302 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2011 87,734 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 87,734 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2010 78,943 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Aug 2010 78,943 miles

Offside Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,164 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Sep 2008 58,989 miles

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

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Sep 2008 58,989 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

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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MK55 OZV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MK55 OZV, 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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MK55 OZV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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