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DG05 EHJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,062 mi
Last recorded60,062 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG05 EHJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 60,062 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 54,021 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 54,020 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 44,105 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 44,105 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 39,784 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear suspension bushess in poor condition

Fail 21 Nov 2017 39,784 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear rear suspension bushess in poor condition

Pass 23 Nov 2016 32,914 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 32,913 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 27,448 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 27,200 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 25,953 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 25,953 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres are cracking but not showing cord

Pass 16 Feb 2013 23,241 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 20,636 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 18,146 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 16,135 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 13,700 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 10,939 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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DG05 EHJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DG05 EHJ, 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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DG05 EHJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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