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EK05 MRU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

488,665 mi
Last recorded488,665 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK05 MRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 488,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 480,114 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 475,398 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 467,140 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2022 467,137 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 461,117 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine Oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 455,974 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 449,475 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 445,527 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 443,393 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 434,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 432,252 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 427,195 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 414,901 miles

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Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 405,734 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 393,328 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear brake niosey when rotated by hand

Pass 29 Jul 2009 382,139 miles

Oil leak

both rear suspension bump stops deteriorated.

Pass 21 May 2009 375,281 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play nearside of steering rack

Fail 18 May 2009 375,281 miles

Centre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight play nearside of steering rack

Pass 12 May 2008 288,071 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 288,071 miles

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2007 197,391 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 197,310 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2007 195,666 miles

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 May 2006 96,753 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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 MRU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 MRU, 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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EK05 MRU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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