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S33 ODA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

82,872 mi
Last recorded82,872 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 ODA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 82,872 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 72,261 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2024 62,876 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2024 62,819 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2023 54,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55R16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 48,455 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 43,003 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 37,959 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 37,099 miles
Fail 17 May 2019 37,098 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 35,956 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap strap broken

Fail 26 Apr 2018 35,955 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap strap broken

Pass 16 May 2017 34,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap strap broken

handbrake lever slightly stiff pushing down

nearside side repeater lens taped over / half covering some lights

Fail 15 May 2017 34,486 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel cap strap broken

handbrake lever slightly stiff pushing down

nearside side repeater lens taped over / half covering some lights

Pass 19 May 2016 32,164 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% by tape (1.4.A.2d)

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished

fuel cap flap slightly sticky

offside front outer cv boot small split in inner clip area

Fail 19 May 2016 32,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% by tape (1.4.A.2d)

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly perished

fuel cap flap slightly sticky

offside front outer cv boot small split in inner clip area

Pass 2 Jul 2015 30,491 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2014 28,306 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 3 Jul 2013 25,795 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 23,832 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 23,832 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 20,953 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 18,307 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 15,382 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 12,275 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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S33 ODA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 S33 ODA, 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 S33 ODA registered?

S33 ODA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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