CarVerify

Free Car Check

PO55 UKB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 6cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

174,844 mi
Last recorded174,844 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Skoda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO55 UKB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine6cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 174,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 166,861 miles

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

under body cover fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2018 158,728 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 145,968 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 129,888 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 109,078 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

engine oil low

front brake discs developed lip

front tyres wearing unevenly

rear n/s brake bind

Pass 5 Mar 2014 89,489 miles

Advise front brake discs corroded..

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 88,104 miles

front tyres 195/65/15 rear tyres 205/60/15

Fail 23 Feb 2013 88,081 miles

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

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

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

front tyres 195/65/15 rear tyres 205/60/15

Pass 6 Feb 2010 76,616 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 66,673 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 60,959 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 60,959 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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
Full Skoda Octavia reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

PO55 UKB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 6cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PO55 UKB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of PO55 UKB?

You can check the full history of PO55 UKB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was PO55 UKB registered?

PO55 UKB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is PO55 UKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PO55 UKB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PO55 UKB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on PO55 UKB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.