2005 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · AV55 FHT
2005 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 03 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 188,790 miles. MOT expired on 02 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 188,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV55 FHT Key Findings
- 25 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 04/08/2023
- 188,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 10 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV55 FHT MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
25 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Skoda Octavia (AV55 FHT) between November 2008 and August 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 10 failures.
The most recent test on 04 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 10 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (24 issues), Brakes (22 issues), Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 61 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Brake hose excessively deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AV55 FHT Mileage History
- 04/11/200823,211 mi
- 21/10/200930,441 mi+7,230 mi
- 21/10/200930,441 mi
- 19/10/201038,143 mi+7,702 mi
- 19/10/201038,143 mi
- 02/11/201147,560 mi+9,417 mi
- 05/11/201259,602 mi+12,042 mi
- 25/10/201367,311 mi+7,709 mi
- 27/10/201475,495 mi+8,184 mi
- 27/10/201475,499 mi+4 mi
- 19/10/201586,722 mi+11,223 mi
- 20/10/201586,765 mi+43 mi
- 31/10/2016101,053 mi+14,288 mi
- 31/01/2018122,853 mi+21,800 mi
- 31/01/2018122,853 mi
- 14/01/2019140,073 mi+17,220 mi
- 15/01/2019140,076 mi+3 mi
- 17/07/2020164,888 mi+24,812 mi
- 24/07/2020164,890 mi+2 mi
- 20/07/2021169,652 mi+4,762 mi
- 22/07/2021169,657 mi+5 mi
- 18/07/2022178,916 mi+9,259 mi
- 21/07/2022178,923 mi+7 mi
- 10/07/2023188,257 mi+9,334 mi
- 04/08/2023188,790 mi+533 mi
Average of roughly 11,229 miles per year across 25 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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