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VR55 DAZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

119,017 mi
Last recorded119,017 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR55 DAZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 119,017 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 109,490 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 105,432 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle rusty underneath

Pass 21 Sep 2020 103,091 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer seal damaged

Suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2019 95,725 miles

Damage to both front outer sill lips

Wear on tyre edges

Fail 18 Sep 2019 95,725 miles

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

Damage to both front outer sill lips

O/s/r parking brake lever not fully returning to stop position

Wear on tyre edges

Pass 28 Sep 2018 83,747 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 83,745 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 72,951 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear sleeve (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Aug 2017 72,951 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear sleeve (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2016 70,672 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 70,672 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 66,356 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 63,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 63,264 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 59,515 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 52,589 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2011 43,555 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s/f brake disc pitted on inside face

Pass 17 Nov 2010 39,284 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 33,311 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2008 27,464 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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VR55 DAZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VR55 DAZ, 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 VR55 DAZ registered?

VR55 DAZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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