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EK05 MPE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

288,256 mi
Last recorded288,256 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 MPE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 16 Apr 2015 288,256 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

eml light on

exhaust corroded

front brake disc backing plate corroded

front disc corroded

nearside front tie rod arm slight play

rear brake disc backing plate corroded

rear disc corroded

Pass 15 May 2014 277,704 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

engine managment light stays on.sills covered .n/s/ball joint bolt,one,snap but still secure

Pass 26 Apr 2013 243,522 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 210,663 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 173,515 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 139,866 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 103,973 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 68,431 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 MPE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MPE, 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 MPE registered?

EK05 MPE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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