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EA05 PVD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

92,510 mi
Last recorded92,510 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA05 PVD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 92,510 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 85,301 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 75,507 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 69,744 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 63,332 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 56,719 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH SIDES (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Mar 2020 52,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 44,745 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 35,890 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 35,695 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 26,969 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 24,673 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 23,634 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 22,281 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Mar 2014 22,281 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Mar 2013 20,786 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Mar 2012 18,872 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 22 Mar 2011 16,736 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 14,256 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 12,572 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 9,721 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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EA05 PVD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 EA05 PVD, 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 EA05 PVD registered?

EA05 PVD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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