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EK55 KUJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2024
Tests37 (23 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate62.2%

Mileage

123,099 mi
Last recorded123,099 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 KUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

23 pass 14 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2023 123,099 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Unable to check centre rear and n/s/r seat belts.

Pass 13 Aug 2022 106,864 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 105,247 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2021 105,241 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 103,489 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2020 103,489 miles

Central Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 101,396 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 99,013 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 99,013 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jul 2017 97,405 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jul 2017 97,405 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 95,214 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Jul 2015 91,562 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2015 91,562 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 88,313 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2014 88,313 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 85,271 miles

rear bush on offside front suspension arm splitting but no excess movement

Fail 29 Jul 2013 85,271 miles

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

rear bush on offside front suspension arm splitting but no excess movement

Pass 30 Jul 2012 82,415 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 82,414 miles

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

battery warning lamp staying on dashboard.

Pass 20 Jul 2011 79,840 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jul 2010 76,174 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 76,174 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 72,552 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 72,552 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 63,493 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 63,493 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 May 2008 54,095 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 54,095 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 5 Mar 2008 52,711 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 52,711 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 47,263 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2007 36,787 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 33,840 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 33,840 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 30,985 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 25,439 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 KUJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.2%.

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 KUJ, 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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EK55 KUJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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