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EN05 AFU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

158,749 mi
Last recorded158,749 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 AFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2021 158,749 miles

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

Front anti roll bar links have play and dust covers heavily deteriorated both sides

Front wishbones all bushes deteriorated and have play

Lower engine mount bush deteriorated and has slight play

Nearside front coil corroded

Oil leaks

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

Rear bushes deteriorated

Underside of vehicle covered in grime

Pass 7 Jun 2019 143,252 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 134,118 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 134,118 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2017 122,155 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 113,406 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 99,651 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 89,493 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to 2mm indicators

Pass 10 May 2013 79,697 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 70,200 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2011 61,059 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 50,789 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 50,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 38,371 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 38,371 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 28,016 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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EN05 AFU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EN05 AFU, 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 EN05 AFU registered?

EN05 AFU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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The MOT history for EN05 AFU shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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