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MW55 DYX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,833 mi
Last recorded74,833 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 74,833 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 71,253 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 68,394 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2022 65,754 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 62,089 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside of tyre

Pass 8 Oct 2020 59,074 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2019 56,789 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 52,380 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven on inside of tread

Pass 12 Oct 2017 47,977 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2016 44,913 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside of tread

Fail 13 Oct 2016 44,913 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inside of tread

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 40,730 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Oct 2014 35,698 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 35,698 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Oct 2013 32,412 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 32,412 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 29,681 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 25,909 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 23,675 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 19,536 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 15,080 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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MW55 DYX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DYX, 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 DYX registered?

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

Is MW55 DYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW55 DYX shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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