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EN05 AFY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

191,701 mi
Last recorded191,701 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN05 AFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 191,701 miles

Flywheel noisy

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspect dashboard fault abs track control and steering lights flashing intermitantly

Suspect fuel leak undertrays and engine covers fitted an wet

Fail 21 Apr 2018 191,651 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) fouling abs wire (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Flywheel noisy

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspect dashboard fault abs track control and steering lights flashing intermitantly

Suspect fuel leak undertrays and engine covers fitted an wet

Pass 4 May 2017 182,805 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 172,389 miles

both front tyres stepped tread design

items removed from drivers view

Fail 4 Apr 2016 172,336 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid X2 , wipers not tested (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake back plates corroded

Front tyres wearing on inner edge, rears wearing out of shape on inner edge

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Apr 2015 165,788 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 165,778 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Fail 26 Mar 2014 160,452 miles

NSR Outer door handle worn

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

OSR Brake caliper damp

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2014 160,452 miles

NSR Outer door handle worn

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

OSR Brake caliper damp

Pass 26 Mar 2013 151,934 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 151,934 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

N/S/F and O/S/F Tyres wearing on inner edges

N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres cracked

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 137,131 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)

child seat fitted to n/s/r therefore unable to carry out full check on belt

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Fail 22 Mar 2012 137,085 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

child seat fitted to n/s/r therefore unable to carry out full check on belt

n/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

o/s/r tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Mar 2011 122,314 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2010 111,842 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 98,384 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 98,384 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 84,479 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2008 84,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 AFY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 EN05 AFY, 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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EN05 AFY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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