SKODA OCTAVIA DV55FOU has 25 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 2005 SKODA OCTAVIA has Passed 18 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2008

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 150,980 miles 5 months ago on Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 12:16.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Thursday 5th November 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

DV55FOU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 2026150,980 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED31ST OCTOBER 20245TH NOVEMBER 2025148,552 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
FAILED30TH OCTOBER 2024148,552 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  9. MAJOR - Central Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  10. ADVISORY - Vehicles Internal Headlight Adjuster Altered To Recheck Lights
PASSED20TH OCTOBER 20235TH NOVEMBER 2024145,302 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED12TH OCTOBER 2023145,302 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Central Stop Lamp(s) Not Working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Service Brake Excessively Binding (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED21ST OCTOBER 20225TH NOVEMBER 2023142,294 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED21ST OCTOBER 2022142,294 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Upper Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 20215TH NOVEMBER 2022140,337 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Upper Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH OCTOBER 20205TH NOVEMBER 2021139,309 MI
FAILED14TH OCTOBER 2020139,309 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 20195TH NOVEMBER 2020137,298 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED25TH OCTOBER 2019137,298 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Direction Indicator Slightly Discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Worn On Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED25TH OCTOBER 20185TH NOVEMBER 2019133,450 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Items Removed From Driver's View Prior To Test
  2. ADVISORY - Very Small Chip In Windscreen, Not Affecting Drivers View.
  3. ADVISORY - Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Both Fronts, Very Worn On Inner Edges, (5.2.3 (e))
  5. ADVISORY - Undertrays Fitted Preventing Full Inspection.
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. ADVISORY - Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect Both Fronts, (5.3.2 (b))
  8. MINOR - Stop Lamp(s) Light Intensity Obviously Reduced High Level, (4.3.3 (a) (i))
  9. MINOR - Offside Side Repeater Lens Defective Which Has No Effect On Emitted Light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH OCTOBER 20175TH NOVEMBER 2018124,489 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both Side (2.4.c.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Side (2.4.c.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Inside Worn (4.1.e.1)
FAILED16TH OCTOBER 2017124,489 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Stop Lamp Not Working (1.2.1b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  4. ADVISORY - Front Coil Spring Corroded Both Side (2.4.c.1b)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both Side (2.4.c.1b)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorber Has A Light Misting Of Oil (2.7.3)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Inside Worn (4.1.e.1)
PASSED28TH OCTOBER 20165TH NOVEMBER 2017112,512 MI
FAILED28TH OCTOBER 2016112,512 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. PRS - Registration Plate Lamp Not Working (1.1.c.1d)
PASSED27TH OCTOBER 20155TH NOVEMBER 2016100,890 MI
PASSED10TH OCTOBER 20145TH NOVEMBER 201569,119 MI
PASSED1ST NOVEMBER 20135TH NOVEMBER 201473,972 MI
PASSED22ND OCTOBER 20125TH NOVEMBER 201361,473 MI
PASSED5TH NOVEMBER 20115TH NOVEMBER 201252,543 MI
PASSED2ND NOVEMBER 20105TH NOVEMBER 201144,686 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20095TH NOVEMBER 201035,244 MI
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20085TH NOVEMBER 200926,620 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

DV55FOU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 72% | MOT Failure Rate: 28%

DV55FOU MOT Comments

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DV55FOU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 150,980 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,549 miles

DV55FOU FAQs

This Skoda Octavia with registration DV55FOU was manufactured on Saturday 5th November 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 150,980 miles, so this Skoda has travelled an average of 7,549 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 25 MOTs on record for this Skoda Octavia beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2008. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means DV55FOU has a 72% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Skoda Octavia has had 59 Advisories, 2 PRS Notices, 4 Minor, 11 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Skoda Octavia is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does DV55FOU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 17th April 2026 DV55FOU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is DV55FOU Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 17th April 2026 DV55FOU does have Tax. Read more

When does DV55FOU Tax expire?

The current Tax for DV55FOU will expire in 12 months on Thursday 1st April 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does DV55FOU MOT expire?

The current MOT for DV55FOU will expire in 7 months on Thursday 5th November 2026. Read more

When did DV55FOU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for DV55FOU was on Wednesday 5th November 2025 at 12:16. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has DV55FOU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for DV55FOU we can see 18 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has DV55FOU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 25 MOTs on record for DV55FOU we can see 7 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 72% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is DV55FOU?

DV55FOU is registered as a 2005 Skoda Octavia. Read more

How many miles has DV55FOU done?

The odometer reading for DV55FOU at the last MOT in November 2025 was 150,980 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 7,549 miles per year. Read more

How old is DV55FOU?

The vehicle DV55FOU was manufactured in 2005 so it is currently 20 years old. It was first registered on Saturday 5th November 2005. Read more

What colour is DV55FOU?

The official colour of DV55FOU is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does DV55FOU have?

DV55FOU has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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