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ND54 UOE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

117,740 mi
Last recorded117,740 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND54 UOE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 117,740 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 117,720 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened inc suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 117,658 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened inc shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened inc shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all arms etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust clamp is deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2023 117,658 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened inc shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened inc shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all arms etc (5.3.3 (b) (i))

centre exhaust clamp is deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2022 117,331 miles

Boot floor corroded

EML displayed

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective No air ()

Steering rack tie rods corroded

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 31 Oct 2022 117,331 miles

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

Boot floor corroded

EML displayed

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective No air ()

Steering rack tie rods corroded

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 116,854 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Offside and nearside steering rack tie rods corroded

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Offside and Nearside shock absorber upper dust covers detached

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective No air ()

Towbar component corroded, but not excessively Mounting bracket (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 116,464 miles

Boot floor corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack arm corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber upper dust cover detached

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack arm corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber upper dust cover detached

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2020 116,464 miles

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

Boot floor corroded

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc splash guard corroded poor condition and insecure

Nearside Front Steering rack arm corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded and worn. Brake disc appears to have been overheated and is discoloured (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad material appears to have been overheated and is damaged

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber upper dust cover detached

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack arm corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc splash guard corroded and poor condition

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Slightly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock Absorber upper dust cover detached

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 113,100 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Offside and Nearside shockabsorber dust covers detached

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack arms corroded

Fail 25 Oct 2019 113,100 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Offside and Nearside shockabsorber dust covers detached

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack arms corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2018 106,814 miles

All brake disc splash guards corroded and in poor condition

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge No tread on shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2017 104,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock Absorber dust cover detached

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Dec 2016 102,864 miles

Nearside Rear suspension arm rusty

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear suspension arm rusty

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Rear wiper arm missing

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Fail 22 Dec 2016 102,864 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear suspension arm rusty

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear suspension arm rusty

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear subframe surface corrosion

Rear wiper arm missing

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes perishing

Pass 20 Nov 2015 100,143 miles

Offside front brake disc splash guard corroded, poor condition

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2015 100,143 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake disc splash guard corroded, poor condition

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 97,214 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 97,214 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 92,465 miles

Condensation in o/s/f headlight.

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 92,463 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pad warning light on.

Condensation in o/s/f headlight.

Front brake discs badly corroded.

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

Rear brake discs badly corroded.

Fail 9 Nov 2012 88,190 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 88,190 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 79,114 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 69,279 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 69,279 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 60,404 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 53,211 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 53,350 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 42,466 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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ND54 UOE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 ND54 UOE, 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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ND54 UOE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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