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EJ55 VKB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,073 mi
Last recorded165,073 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ55 VKB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2019 165,073 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under body components coroded

Pass 13 Dec 2018 158,463 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle . (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear underside . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damaged contained 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & nearside . ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamps inoperative .

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At offside & nearside rear 30cms from suspension fixings . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component slightly worn Tow ball slightly corroded . (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Under-trays & engine covers fitted .

Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside & nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2018 158,462 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Across rear axle . (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear underside . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Damaged contained 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Offside & nearside . ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Reversing lamps inoperative .

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive At offside & nearside rear 30cms from suspension fixings . (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar component slightly worn Tow ball slightly corroded . (6.1.6 (b) (i))

Under-trays & engine covers fitted .

Windscreen wiper blade defective Offside & nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2017 150,062 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front to rear brake pipe swelt under coating

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

engine cover/under trays fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 150,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement unable to fully check wheel bearings (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre soft

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear front to rear brake pipe swelt under coating

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

engine cover/under trays fitted

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 138,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2016 138,416 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (flat blades) (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 8 Dec 2015 126,523 miles

tyre studs fitted

Fail 8 Dec 2015 126,523 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

tyre studs fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2014 115,260 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Dec 2014 115,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 101,664 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 101,664 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 89,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 78,214 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 65,086 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 51,176 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 37,970 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 VKB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VKB, 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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EJ55 VKB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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