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OU05 OWR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

27,540 mi
Last recorded27,540 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 OWR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 27,540 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 27,515 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 27,515 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 27,473 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 27,354 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2020 27,175 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 26,984 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 26,725 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 26,725 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 26,167 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 25,512 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 17 Aug 2015 24,879 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 23,914 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 22,402 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 20,363 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 18,495 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 16,858 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 14,933 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 12,857 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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OU05 OWR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 OU05 OWR, 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 OU05 OWR registered?

OU05 OWR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 August 2005.

Is OU05 OWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 OWR shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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