2005 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · FD05 NTC
2005 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 25 May 2005. Recorded mileage 129,717 miles. MOT expired on 08 Jul 2026.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 08 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,717 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FD05 NTC Key Findings
- 26 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 10/07/2025
- 129,717 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FD05 NTC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
26 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Skoda Octavia (FD05 NTC) between May 2008 and July 2025.
The record contains 18 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 10 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 8 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (12 issues), Brakes (10 issues), Tyres (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 28 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: “Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 ”; “Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7”; “Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”.
FD05 NTC Mileage History
- 13/05/200822,801 mi
- 07/05/200929,852 mi+7,051 mi
- 19/05/201040,793 mi+10,941 mi
- 11/05/201148,416 mi+7,623 mi
- 23/05/201258,047 mi+9,631 mi
- 16/05/201367,177 mi+9,130 mi
- 13/05/201474,835 mi+7,658 mi
- 13/05/201474,835 mi
- 20/05/201582,237 mi+7,402 mi
- 25/06/201686,072 mi+3,835 mi
- 08/07/201792,510 mi+6,438 mi
- 08/07/201792,510 mi
- 07/07/201896,686 mi+4,176 mi
- 07/07/201896,686 mi
- 13/07/2019101,373 mi+4,687 mi
- 13/07/2019101,373 mi
- 10/07/2020106,094 mi+4,721 mi
- 06/07/2021108,797 mi+2,703 mi
- 06/07/2021108,797 mi
- 09/07/2022113,421 mi+4,624 mi
- 09/07/2022113,421 mi
- 08/07/2023118,461 mi+5,040 mi
- 05/07/2024124,247 mi+5,786 mi
- 05/07/2024124,247 mi
- 10/07/2025129,717 mi+5,470 mi
- 10/07/2025129,717 mi
Average of roughly 6,231 miles per year across 26 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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