2005 SKODA — MOT History, Mileage & AI Check
Data from DVLA & DVSA records, last checked 11 June 2026.
Vehicle details
- Make & model
- SKODA
- Year
- 2005
- Fuel
- DIESEL
- Colour
- GREY
- Engine
- 1896 cc
- Tax status (as of 11 June 2026)
- SORN
- MOT status (as of 11 June 2026)
- Valid
- MOT due
- 17 March 2027 (276 days away)
- Last recorded mileage
- 33,931 mi
AI verdict AVOID 36/100
AI analysis by CarGPT, generated 11 June 2026 from this vehicle's MOT record. Not professional advice — always inspect before buying.
This 2005 Skoda has 25 MOT tests on record with a 76% pass rate and 33,931 miles. The vehicle's low mileage for its age, combined with a 21-year-old diesel engine, presents significant long-term risks.
The vehicle shows extremely low annual mileage (6,022 miles/yr) for its age, with a significant drop in usage from 2019 onwards, raising odometer fraud concerns.
Things to check
- May 2019: Offside Side repeater not working — minor but unaddressed for years.
- May 2019: Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of requirements — major safety concern.
- Jul 2023: Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit — imminent replacement.
- Mar 2026: Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged — major suspension failure.
Working in its favour
- Valid MOT until March 2027, indicating current roadworthiness.
- No evidence of outstanding finance (HPI check needed).
- Euro NCAP safety rating of 5/5 stars (2024) — excellent safety credentials for its age.
Mileage history
MOT test history — 19/25 passed
| Date | Result | Mileage | Defects & advisories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | PASS | 33,931 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2009 | FAIL | 41,560 mi |
FAIL Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
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| Oct 2009 | PASS | 41,560 mi | None recorded |
| Oct 2010 | PASS | 48,522 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2011 | PASS | 54,886 mi | None recorded |
| Aug 2012 | PASS | 61,686 mi | None recorded |
| May 2013 | PASS | 68,092 mi | None recorded |
| May 2014 | PASS | 76,132 mi | None recorded |
| May 2015 | PASS | 84,929 mi | None recorded |
| May 2016 | PASS | 89,180 mi |
ADVISORY front brake pads low and discs worn and corroded ADVISORY n/s/r tyre low tread and has a nail in it
|
| May 2017 | PASS | 93,363 mi | None recorded |
| May 2018 | PASS | 97,901 mi | None recorded |
| May 2019 | FAIL | 102,391 mi |
MAJOR Exhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MAJOR Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
|
| May 2019 | PASS | 102,395 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
|
| Aug 2020 | FAIL | 106,179 mi |
MAJOR Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a)) MAJOR Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
|
| Aug 2020 | PASS | 106,185 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
|
| Jul 2021 | PASS | 108,060 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top shroud missing (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing top shroud missing (5.3.2 (b)) ADVISORY engine management light on ADVISORY Rear surface rust on most of rear suspension components
|
| Aug 2022 | PASS | 113,121 mi |
MINOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
|
| Jul 2023 | FAIL | 119,280 mi |
PRS Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) PRS Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Rear trailing arm bushes deteriating MAJOR Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front slight side to side play at wheel, undetermined
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| Jul 2023 | PASS | 119,280 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Rear trailing arm bushes deteriating ADVISORY Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) MINOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front slight side to side play at wheel, undetermined
|
| Mar 2024 | FAIL | 122,845 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) MAJOR Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) MAJOR Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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| Mar 2024 | PASS | 122,856 mi |
ADVISORY Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) ADVISORY Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
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| Mar 2025 | PASS | 125,036 mi |
ADVISORY Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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| Mar 2026 | FAIL | 127,584 mi |
MAJOR Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) ADVISORY Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) MAJOR Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
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| Mar 2026 | PASS | 127,584 mi | None recorded |
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