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EK05 MKJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

92,543 mi
Last recorded92,543 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 MKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 92,543 miles

road tyres wearing low

Pass 12 Dec 2013 83,339 miles

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket damaged.

Fail 12 Dec 2013 83,339 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

centre exhaust bracket damaged.

Pass 11 Dec 2012 70,975 miles

rear indicators faded ( going white)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 54,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear indicaters slightly white

front subframe has been repaired

Pass 3 Nov 2011 54,249 miles

both rear indicaters slightly white

front subframe has been repaired

Pass 20 Oct 2010 44,042 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 33,920 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 18,958 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 MKJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 EK05 MKJ, 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 MKJ registered?

EK05 MKJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is EK05 MKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK05 MKJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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