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EK55 LUB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

208,517 mi
Last recorded208,517 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2024 208,517 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective Bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 201,219 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2022 196,672 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 187,368 miles

All four tyres wearing very low on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2020 181,067 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2020 181,058 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 177,124 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 176,797 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 173,040 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 173,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 167,956 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 167,936 miles

Offside Front Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads look low

Nearside Front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2016 162,936 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 157,595 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 157,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2014 147,736 miles

windscreen damaged on nearside not affecting drivers view of road

Pass 30 Oct 2013 142,897 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 29,842 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 126,615 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 126,522 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 114,495 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Oct 2009 107,230 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 100,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 LUB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LUB, 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 LUB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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