2005 Skoda Octavia 1.8L Petrol · OV05 VPU
2005 Skoda Octavia (1.8L, petrol). First registered 15/07/2005. Recorded mileage 115,494 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Oxford
- MOT Status
- Valid until 28/04/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 115,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2005
- Engine
- 1781cc
OV05 VPU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 30/04/2025
- 115,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
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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OV05 VPU Mileage History
- 22/12/2022109,561 mi
- 23/12/2022109,561 mi
- 14/12/2023112,496 mi+2,935 mi
- 17/12/2024115,486 mi+2,990 mi
- 30/04/2025115,494 mi+8 mi
Average of roughly 2,519 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
OV05 VPU 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 (OV05 VPU) between December 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 30 April 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 (14 issues), Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 23 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: “Upper Stop lamp(s) not working high level stop light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))”.
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