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MW55 DYS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2022
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

100,055 mi
Last recorded100,055 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 DYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 100,055 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 97,450 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Braking has air in the system. Requires attention

Pass 19 Jul 2018 96,273 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2017 94,095 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 92,795 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 88,522 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 86,264 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 77,790 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 68,751 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 58,058 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,946 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 35,561 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 35,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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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MW55 DYS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MW55 DYS, 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 MW55 DYS registered?

MW55 DYS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 November 2005.

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