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EK55 KUH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,110 mi
Last recorded146,110 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 KUH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 146,110 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear disks and pads (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 138,023 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 May 2013 72,208 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 72,208 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 65,061 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 65,061 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 56,823 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 56,823 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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EK55 KUH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red 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 EK55 KUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EK55 KUH registered?

EK55 KUH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 October 2005.

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The MOT history for EK55 KUH 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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