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DA55 ECZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

72,178 mi
Last recorded72,178 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 ECZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 72,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 70,496 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 69,351 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over axle slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 68,487 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 68,413 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 66,351 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 64,877 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 62,324 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 62,324 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

epc warning light on

Pass 6 Jun 2013 62,317 miles

Both rear tyres bold on inner edges

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

O/S/F Tyre bold on both edges

Pass 28 Feb 2012 58,701 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 51,089 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 41,590 miles

both rear tyres worn on inside edge but still legal

centre exhaust bracket broken but system secure

Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,057 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 29,507 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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DA55 ECZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DA55 ECZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DA55 ECZ registered?

DA55 ECZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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