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DS05 EPE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,048 mi
Last recorded108,048 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS05 EPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 108,048 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Fail 26 May 2017 108,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (5.4.2)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Pass 28 May 2016 102,630 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2016 102,630 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 98,986 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 81,127 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 81,127 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2013 62,485 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 62,485 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 62,284 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 46,138 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2010 32,720 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 21,137 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 19,078 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 12,315 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 11,729 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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DS05 EPE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DS05 EPE, 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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DS05 EPE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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