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SP05 TKD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

127,507 mi
Last recorded127,507 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 TKD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 127,507 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jun 2025 127,507 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 127,473 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 127,471 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 126,500 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material most pipes greased preventing full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened needs attention - starting to get weak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 124,853 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes covered in grease preventing full inspection. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Auxiliary tensioner defective, advise replace.

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Body has some corrosion underneath, also some corrosion to rear subframe but cannot inspect fully due to underseal. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 123,986 miles

Auxiliary belt tensioner is obviously defective

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various pipes/hoses greased (1.1.11 (c))

Central Exhaust clamp corroded

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED unit (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle has components under sealed

Fail 27 Nov 2020 123,986 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating NS is badly fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high Vehicle has broken spring will require alignment of lights once replaced (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Badly broken has potential to fall from mounting (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high Vehicle has broken spring will require alignment of lights once replaced (4.1.2 (a))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Auxiliary belt tensioner is obviously defective

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Exhaust clamp corroded

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2/3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured *ADVISE FIX* (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning LED unit (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose not secure - unlikely to come into contact with wheel/moving parts

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Vehicle has components under sealed

Pass 19 Apr 2019 123,292 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 123,291 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 123,017 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 120,011 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2017 120,011 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 114,788 miles

nearside front tyre slightly perished/cracked

offside front brake disc backing plate missing

offside front tyre slightly cracked/perished

offside rear tyre slightly cracked round inner wall

Fail 5 May 2016 114,787 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished/cracked

offside front brake disc backing plate missing

offside front tyre slightly cracked/perished

offside rear tyre slightly cracked round inner wall

Pass 4 Apr 2015 108,839 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 108,839 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)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 99,734 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 99,734 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 88,820 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 78,528 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,984 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 66,969 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

rear water washer not working

Pass 17 Mar 2010 55,236 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 40,658 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 25,099 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 25,099 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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SP05 TKD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SP05 TKD, 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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SP05 TKD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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