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EJ55 ENH

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,597 mi
Last recorded150,597 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 ENH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 150,597 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 150,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 66,644 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 60,144 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside front tyre on the legal limit

Pass 4 Jun 2008 45,438 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 45,438 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2008 43,465 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 39,279 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 34,303 miles

resr offside tyre soft

Pass 8 Nov 2007 31,396 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 31,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 30,069 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 29,402 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 26,534 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 20,740 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 19,339 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 15,597 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 2,271 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 ENH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ENH, 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 ENH registered?

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

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