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DE05 JLO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,689 mi
Last recorded53,689 miles
Recorded on24 May 2011
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 JLO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2011 53,689 miles

both rear and front indicator bulbs starting to turn white

some led s not working in hi level stop lamp

Fail 27 Apr 2010 43,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 43,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 36,830 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 36,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 27,850 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 JLO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 JLO, 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 JLO registered?

DE05 JLO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is DE05 JLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE05 JLO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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