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EK05 EUV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2020
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

262,634 mi
Last recorded262,634 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 EUV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2019 262,634 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2018 257,358 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2018 257,350 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 253,904 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 253,904 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2016 247,528 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 244,182 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 237,432 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 230,841 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 230,841 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 217,179 miles

both rear and o/s front tyres slight wear on edges

Pass 5 Apr 2012 207,604 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 194,606 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 180,862 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 168,502 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 153,609 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 140,261 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 126,426 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 111,333 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 94,346 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 75,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 57,556 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 29 Sep 2006 47,178 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 30,866 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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EK05 EUV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EK05 EUV, 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 EK05 EUV registered?

EK05 EUV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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