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EA55 SHV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

201,369 mi
Last recorded201,369 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA55 SHV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 201,369 miles

nearside front flexi brake hose deteriorating

slight bind offside rear brake

Pass 6 Feb 2018 188,035 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2018 188,035 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2017 174,461 miles

front flexi brake hoses deteriorating

nearside front shock absorber leaking

outer c.v gaitors deteriorating

slight leak offside front shocker

Pass 11 Jan 2016 160,828 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 155,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 155,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 147,463 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jan 2013 136,164 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 125,546 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 125,546 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 117,153 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 109,031 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 99,845 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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EA55 SHV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA55 SHV, 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 EA55 SHV registered?

EA55 SHV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 November 2005.

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