MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
306,004 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front inner cv joint locking washers missing
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour and rear (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure inner (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
nearside front inner cv joint locking washers missing
nearside rear tyre small cut but not showing cord
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre metal ()
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre metal ()
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Offside Rear Axle beam has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Catalyst heat shield loose
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Catalyst heat shield loose
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU05 MVD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 VU05 MVD, 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 VU05 MVD registered?
VU05 MVD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2005.
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