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DE05 EUC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,140 mi
Last recorded177,140 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 EUC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 177,140 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 177,140 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 26 May 2015 162,952 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 May 2015 162,952 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 91,216 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 19 Jun 2013 91,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2012 76,030 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 58,197 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 58,197 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 44,010 miles

offside handbrake low effort

Pass 4 Jul 2009 26,309 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2008 12,756 miles

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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DE05 EUC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE05 EUC, 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 DE05 EUC registered?

DE05 EUC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is DE05 EUC safe to buy?

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