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EK55 LTJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

153,422 mi
Last recorded153,422 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK55 LTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 25 Aug 2015 153,422 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 142,746 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight noise from n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 2 Sep 2013 129,196 miles

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

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 25 Aug 2012 119,603 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

slight noise from n/s/f whell bearing

Pass 30 Aug 2011 111,167 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 6 Sep 2010 103,042 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 94,917 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front 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)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 77,403 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 LTJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc 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 EK55 LTJ, 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 EK55 LTJ registered?

EK55 LTJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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