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ML05 DDU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,351 mi
Last recorded103,351 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML05 DDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 103,351 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 103,312 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 97,055 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 97,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 96,885 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 96,457 miles

all brake disc faces rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2016 95,813 miles

rear disc slight pitted

Fail 5 Sep 2016 95,799 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear disc slight pitted

Pass 14 May 2015 86,815 miles

nearside rear light unit has hole in glass catalytic converters baffles loose

Pass 12 Nov 2014 83,940 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 75,695 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 67,993 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 60,934 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 53,528 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 40,960 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 40,960 miles

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

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

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

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Apr 2009 40,958 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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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ML05 DDU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ML05 DDU, 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 ML05 DDU registered?

ML05 DDU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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