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DE05 JMV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

253,041 mi
Last recorded253,041 miles
Recorded on28 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE05 JMV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2019 253,041 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lumpy underneath plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lumpy underneath plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 May 2019 253,029 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lumpy underneath plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material lumpy underneath plastic cover (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 235,300 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 218,407 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing piston rod cover. (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 196,711 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush wishbone rear rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel tight to turn by hand. brakes binding on slightly

Pass 2 Jun 2015 172,591 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 148,990 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 115,851 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 94,985 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 94,964 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 80,145 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 61,081 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 61,071 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 43,802 miles

nearside door mirror missing

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 JMV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DE05 JMV, 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 JMV registered?

DE05 JMV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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