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VU05 OTW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

199,285 mi
Last recorded199,285 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU05 OTW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 199,285 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2025 187,594 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 181,694 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit o.k at time of test (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 175,072 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Jan 2022 169,109 miles

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

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Fail 24 Jan 2022 169,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low won't adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

surface corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 22 Jan 2021 159,992 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge o.k at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge o.k at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge o.k at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly inner edge o.k at time of test. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 148,534 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2019 148,534 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 139,119 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 138,973 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 124,146 miles

Front tyres

Fail 5 Jul 2017 124,146 miles

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

Front tyres

Pass 4 Jul 2016 110,909 miles

n/s/r slight drag

Pass 16 Jul 2015 95,933 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 95,933 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2015 93,676 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 90,848 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 90,847 miles

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

all brake back plates corroded-o/s/f and n/s/r holed

front brake pads low

n/s/f wheel tight to turn

Pass 7 Jun 2013 83,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear shock absoarber dust covers detriorated

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2012 71,801 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 71,459 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)

Front wipers starting to judder/smear

Rear bump stops perished/split

Pass 11 Jun 2011 61,798 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 53,206 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 46,160 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,774 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 OTW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 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 VU05 OTW, 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 OTW registered?

VU05 OTW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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