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EJ55 EMX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

170,716 mi
Last recorded170,716 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 EMX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 170,716 miles

both front tyres worn inner side on legal wear limit

Pass 20 Sep 2016 161,707 miles

front tyres slightly wearing inner edges

handbrake performance 17%

Pass 29 Sep 2015 153,690 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 148,710 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 142,214 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 134,527 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 129,823 miles

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

o/s/r number plate light worked when tapped

Fail 6 Jul 2011 129,823 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

o/s/r number plate light worked when tapped

Pass 14 Jul 2010 120,923 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 120,913 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2010 111,328 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 111,328 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2009 70,492 miles

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

very slight leak of grease from n/s/front outer cv boot.

Pass 27 Feb 2009 70,458 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,091 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 44,220 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 44,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,307 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 38,396 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Jul 2007 37,236 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 35,246 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 27,088 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 13,183 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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EJ55 EMX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 EJ55 EMX, 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 EJ55 EMX registered?

EJ55 EMX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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The MOT history for EJ55 EMX shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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