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VU05 OTT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

115,004 mi
Last recorded115,004 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 OTT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 115,004 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 114,349 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2024 112,929 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2024 112,927 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2023 111,005 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2023 110,960 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity slightly damage (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2022 109,906 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2022 109,903 miles

Central Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2021 107,984 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 May 2021 107,984 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 May 2020 106,418 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 106,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 105,987 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 105,986 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm puncture (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 24 Dec 2018 103,814 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2018 103,814 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 101,883 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 99,923 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 99,923 miles

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 97,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bonnet release broken

o/s door mirror slightly insecure

Fail 4 Jan 2016 97,482 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 Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

bonnet release broken

o/s door mirror slightly insecure

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 94,664 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 94,662 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 91,985 miles

o/s headlamp not as bright as n/s on dip beam

Pass 29 Jan 2013 88,592 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 85,117 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 85,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 80,531 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 71,387 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 70,904 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on 2mm

Pass 12 Feb 2009 56,727 miles

front wishbones-rear bushes starting to split n/s and o/s

Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,614 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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VU05 OTT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VU05 OTT, 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 OTT registered?

VU05 OTT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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