MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
358,328 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
airbag light on
offside and nearside front brake backing plates corroded
offside front seat belt receiver casing missing seatbelt locking and releasing
offside front tyre worn low
offside rear tyre worn low inside edge
play in offside front lower arm inner bush
spare tyre worn below legal limit
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
o/s/r door wont open from outside.
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
o/s/r door wont open from outside.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EK05 MLJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 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 EK05 MLJ, 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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How do I check the history of EK05 MLJ?
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What year was EK05 MLJ registered?
EK05 MLJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 April 2005.
Is EK05 MLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for EK05 MLJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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