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EL05 MAT

2011 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

135,568 mi
Last recorded135,568 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2011 Skoda Octavia83,226 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEL05 MAT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2026 135,568 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 126,868 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 119,097 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 114,045 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2022 108,611 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2021 104,352 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 99,993 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 94,616 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 89,091 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 82,745 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 71,119 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 63,181 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 55,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seats at o/s/r and n/s/r

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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EL05 MAT is a 2011 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2011 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 83,226 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 EL05 MAT, 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 15 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EL05 MAT registered?

EL05 MAT is a 2011 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2011.

Is EL05 MAT safe to buy?

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