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RE05 NNP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

146,128 mi
Last recorded146,128 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 NNP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 146,128 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 141,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly slightly grabbing/bind (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/turbo hoses (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF/OSF/NSR tyres worn on shoulders 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 135,385 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 130,219 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2022 130,212 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 126,424 miles

Cambelt due??

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Nov 2021 126,424 miles

Cambelt due??

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both wearing inside (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 124,123 miles

Cambelt due??

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 124,123 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Cambelt due??

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2019 121,401 miles

Cambelt due??

Pass 30 Oct 2018 118,179 miles

Cambelt due??

Fail 29 Oct 2018 118,179 miles

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

Cambelt due??

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 112,508 miles

Cambelt due??

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre on 3mm

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre on 3mm and wearing on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 112,507 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Binding. signs of overheating (3.5.1k)

Cambelt due??

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre on 3mm

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre on 3mm and wearing on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2016 106,979 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 106,976 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 96,310 miles

o/s/f also n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges Geo alignment required

o/s/f outer exterior mirror missing

Fail 14 Sep 2015 96,305 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/f also n/s/f tyres worn on inner edges Geo alignment required

o/s/f outer exterior mirror missing

Pass 22 Aug 2014 84,962 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2014 84,958 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Aug 2013 77,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 77,059 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 67,209 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 67,209 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 57,043 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 47,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 35,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 29,646 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Apr 2008 29,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RE05 NNP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RE05 NNP, 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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RE05 NNP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 April 2005.

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