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AD54 DKX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,263 mi
Last recorded131,263 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 DKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 131,263 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm front bush slight play

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

Fail 13 Jul 2018 131,228 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm front bush slight play

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 123,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 114,017 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jul 2016 114,017 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 103,018 miles

rear bump stops worn

Fail 1 Jul 2015 103,018 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear bump stops worn

Pass 8 Jan 2015 101,231 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

handbrake graunchy

slight distortion to nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2014 96,208 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 91,767 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 88,521 miles

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

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

Offside front side repeater lamp damaged.

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

Unable to see front and rear brake pads clearly. Please check.

Fail 6 Jan 2012 88,517 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside front side repeater lamp damaged.

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

Unable to see front and rear brake pads clearly. Please check.

Pass 13 Jan 2011 78,871 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 71,879 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 55,255 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 35,142 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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)

petrol flap "sticky" opperation

recomend tracking of front wheels when new tyres fitted

Pass 8 Jan 2008 40,921 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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AD54 DKX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AD54 DKX, 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 AD54 DKX registered?

AD54 DKX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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