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OV55 UAF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

186,085 mi
Last recorded186,085 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 UAF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 186,085 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 178,052 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 167,769 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 154,560 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 146,609 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 141,972 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 133,863 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2019 133,863 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear indicator faded

Pass 23 Jan 2018 129,785 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 125,842 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 119,518 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 113,396 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing edge

Pass 21 Jan 2014 109,202 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 105,464 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 105,464 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 99,946 miles

offside rear tyre worn edge

Pass 14 Dec 2010 94,305 miles

both rear tyres wearing edges

oil level not to maximum

Pass 6 Jan 2010 87,603 miles

nearside rear tyre pressure appears low

offside rear lamp lense damaged

oil level low

Pass 5 Jan 2009 80,098 miles

offside front tyre wearing near limit

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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OV55 UAF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel 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 OV55 UAF, 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 OV55 UAF registered?

OV55 UAF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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