2005 Skoda Octavia · 11,884 MOT tests
2005 Skoda Octavia reliability
2005 Skoda Octavias fail 45.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 21 Octavia years (11,884 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- 45.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Skoda Octavias: 24.7%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 0% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- 139,595
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 17
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 11,884
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2005 against the years either side
- 2004 cars: 5% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- 2006 cars: about average for its age (the 2005 car does worse)
- Weak spot: seat belts and airbags, 5.6% of tests fail here (64% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: steering, 33% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2005 car carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
Common problems
What fails on a 2005 Skoda Octavia
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics19.7%
- Suspension19.4%
- Brakes14.8%
- Body, chassis and structure11%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks9.2%
- Tyres7.6%
- Seat belts and airbags5.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
CV joint boot split or insecure 6.92%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Coil spring fractured or broken 5.18%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Airbag warning lamp shows fault 4.18%
A lit airbag warning means the airbag system may not deploy in a crash, so it needs diagnosing and repairing.
Suspension arm pin/bush excessively worn 3.48%
Worn suspension arm bushes allow the wheel to move unpredictably, affecting steering, handling and tyre wear.
Position lamp not working 3.26%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Stop lamp not working 3.07%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (19.53%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (15.54%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (12.24%) · Sub-frame showing corrosion (9.54%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.69%) · Number plate lettering deteriorating (6.44%)
Other years
Every Skoda Octavia year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2005 Skoda Octavia reliable?
2005 Skoda Octavias fail 45.5% of first MOT tests, about average for its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 21 Octavia years (11,884 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2005 Skoda Octavia MOT?
Most often cv joint boot split or insecure (6.92% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (5.18% of tests), airbag warning lamp shows fault (4.18% of tests).
How many miles should a 2005 Skoda Octavia have done?
At its MOT aged about 17, a typical 2005 Skoda Octavia shows 139,595 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2005 car?
A car first registered in 2005 carries a 54 plate (January–February 2005), or a 05 plate (March–August 2005), or a 55 plate (September–December 2005).
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