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T80 TVM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

169,749 mi
Last recorded169,749 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT80 TVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 169,749 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both rear shock absorber dustcover / bump stops insecure

Fail 27 Oct 2025 169,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear both rear shock absorber dustcover / bump stops insecure

Pass 30 Oct 2024 163,753 miles

O/S Rear Shock Absorber Shroud Adrift

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 157,432 miles

O/S Rear Shock Absorber Shroud Adrift

Fail 26 Oct 2023 157,431 miles

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

O/S Rear Shock Absorber Shroud Adrift

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 150,739 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 150,736 miles

Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 145,772 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear corrosion on suspension components

Fail 8 Nov 2021 145,769 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear corrosion on suspension components

Pass 27 Oct 2020 140,879 miles

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Fail 27 Oct 2020 140,866 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 30 Oct 2019 135,520 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 135,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 127,003 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Fail 30 Oct 2018 127,003 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted at time of test.

Pass 1 Nov 2017 118,921 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 118,920 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r and o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 112,481 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 112,481 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (8.2.2)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f front and rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 106,505 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 100,514 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 94,784 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 88,649 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 82,485 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 76,502 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 71,326 miles

Surface corrosion all 4 discs

Fail 10 Nov 2009 71,325 miles

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

Surface corrosion all 4 discs

Pass 6 May 2009 68,790 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 62,789 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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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T80 TVM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 T80 TVM, 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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T80 TVM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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