2005 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · TC55 BAG
2005 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Sept 2005. Recorded mileage 155,240 miles. MOT expired on 17 May 2024.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2005
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 17 May 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 155,240 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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TC55 BAG Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/05/2023
- 155,240 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 8 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (35 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
TC55 BAG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Skoda Octavia (TC55 BAG) between August 2008 and May 2023.
The record contains 15 passes and 8 failures.
The most recent test on 19 May 2023 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: Brakes (35 issues), Tyres (27 issues), Suspension (15 issues), Lighting (13 issues), Bodywork (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 69 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: “Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))”; “Rear Registration plate incorrect Incorrect digit (0.1 (c))”.
TC55 BAG Mileage History
- 21/08/200824,445 mi
- 14/08/200930,281 mi+5,836 mi
- 19/08/201035,959 mi+5,678 mi
- 20/09/201141,339 mi+5,380 mi
- 13/09/201266,423 mi+25,084 mi
- 06/09/201383,282 mi+16,859 mi
- 18/09/201493,776 mi+10,494 mi
- 16/04/201598,216 mi+4,440 mi
- 22/04/201598,241 mi+25 mi
- 26/05/2016105,599 mi+7,358 mi
- 27/05/2016105,604 mi+5 mi
- 07/07/2017114,401 mi+8,797 mi
- 24/07/2017114,403 mi+2 mi
- 14/01/2019120,490 mi+6,087 mi
- 24/01/2019120,492 mi+2 mi
- 06/05/2020127,597 mi+7,105 mi
- 07/05/2020127,599 mi+2 mi
- 04/05/2021140,114 mi+12,515 mi
- 04/05/2021140,116 mi+2 mi
- 17/05/2022148,340 mi+8,224 mi
- 17/05/2022148,348 mi+8 mi
- 17/05/2023155,237 mi+6,889 mi
- 19/05/2023155,240 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 8,873 miles per year across 23 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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