2005 Skoda Octavia 1.8L Petrol · JB53 ALS
2005 Skoda Octavia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 01 Mar 2005. Recorded mileage 259,720 miles. MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Jul 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 259,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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JB53 ALS Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 08/11/2025
- 259,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
JB53 ALS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Skoda Octavia (JB53 ALS) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 08 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Front Side repeater not working both sides (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front and rear (0.1 (d))”; “Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”.
JB53 ALS Mileage History
- 14/11/2023226,056 mi
- 18/11/2023226,123 mi+67 mi
- 19/11/2024244,482 mi+18,359 mi
- 19/11/2024244,482 mi
- 08/11/2025259,720 mi+15,238 mi
Average of roughly 16,959 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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