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OV55 UAH

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,896 mi
Last recorded190,896 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 UAH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 190,896 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2025 190,888 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 179,233 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Fail 21 Oct 2024 179,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Centre stop lamp not working

Pass 24 Oct 2023 167,607 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2022 155,142 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2022 155,142 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (marked with yellow crayon) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (marked with yellow crayon) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2021 141,818 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 2 Nov 2020 128,383 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 115,934 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing thin on inner shoulder and near wear limit

Fail 14 Oct 2019 115,932 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

n/s rear tyre wearing thin on inner shoulder and near wear limit

Pass 16 Oct 2018 99,448 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 84,404 miles

n/s and o/s front lower wishbone arms rubber bushes slight play

Pass 11 Oct 2016 70,739 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)

o/s rear tyre has slight perishing on outer shoulder

Pass 2 Nov 2015 55,756 miles

n/s rear tyre perishing on outer sidewall

Pass 4 Nov 2014 47,466 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight drag on o/s/r brake

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Nov 2013 43,303 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 39,636 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 39,635 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Nov 2011 36,020 miles

n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly mishapen

Pass 8 Nov 2010 28,747 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 24,279 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 18,501 miles

cuts in tread of both front tyres, but not deep enough too reach the ply or cords

Fail 5 Nov 2008 18,501 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

cuts in tread of both front tyres, but not deep enough too reach the ply or cords

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 UAH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White 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 OV55 UAH, 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 UAH registered?

OV55 UAH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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