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OE05 UUZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

258,269 mi
Last recorded258,269 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 UUZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2025 258,269 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

car heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Jul 2025 258,265 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill rotten front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

car heavily undersealed

Pass 4 Jul 2024 233,167 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2023 212,216 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 212,035 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top rubber (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive general engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning top and bottom inop (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced dim (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 186,353 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2022 186,351 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear handbrake only just working osr

Pass 30 Jul 2021 165,959 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2020 157,110 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 124,022 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Midway stone chip, (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 124,021 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated also very noisy, (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Midway stone chip, (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Advise slight perishing of both rear flexi brake hoses to calipers,

advise brake pad wear indicator light illuminated,

Pass 30 Jul 2018 119,799 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 112,885 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 105,549 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 97,060 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 89,093 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 80,969 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 71,866 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 63,284 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,711 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 54,674 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 54,674 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 41,622 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 41,622 miles

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

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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OE05 UUZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE05 UUZ, 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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OE05 UUZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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