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S4 DBL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

113,354 mi
Last recorded113,354 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS4 DBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 113,354 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2024 107,507 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 104,697 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 103,000 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 101,241 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 101,012 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 99,599 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 98,454 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 96,517 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 94,412 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 91,651 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

screen cracked zone b

Pass 5 Jul 2014 87,526 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2013 79,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all 4 brake disc back plates heavily corroded, o/s/r in poor condition

front discs worn corroded on outer edge of inner face and are slightly pitted

Pass 16 Jul 2012 68,918 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 68,918 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 62,173 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 51,285 miles

damp offside front shock

v slight leak nearside front cv boot

Fail 19 Jul 2010 51,285 miles

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

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

damp offside front shock

v slight leak nearside front cv boot

Pass 15 Jul 2009 42,918 miles

inner edge wearing on offside front tyre

Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,845 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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S4 DBL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S4 DBL, 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 S4 DBL registered?

S4 DBL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 August 2005.

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