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DF05 EAW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

119,757 mi
Last recorded119,757 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 EAW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2022 119,757 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 114,470 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 103,722 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 97,113 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 88,417 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 82,239 miles

both rear tyres cracked in tread area and worn at inner edges

Pass 22 Jul 2016 70,679 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 51,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

child seat fitted to offside rear not allowing full inspection of the adult belt

fuel cap flap sticky

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2014 39,619 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 39,619 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 30,619 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 27 Jul 2013 30,413 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 23,036 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 20,441 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 17,513 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 13,988 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 10,515 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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DF05 EAW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DF05 EAW, 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 DF05 EAW registered?

DF05 EAW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is DF05 EAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF05 EAW shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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