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DF05 EBU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

136,997 mi
Last recorded136,997 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF05 EBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 136,997 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 125,093 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2015 111,528 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 99,232 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 86,650 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2013 86,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 May 2012 71,551 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 59,841 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 47,772 miles

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

front discs near wear limits inner faces

Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,140 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 24,796 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 EBU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EBU, 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 EBU registered?

DF05 EBU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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The MOT history for DF05 EBU shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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