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EN54 UUY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

143,255 mi
Last recorded143,255 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN54 UUY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2018 143,255 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Mar 2017 135,161 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 135,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2016 121,927 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 82,663 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 82,663 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edge

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

Fail 28 Feb 2014 96,317 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 96,317 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 84,924 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 84,924 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 76,981 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 76,981 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 68,877 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 62,117 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 44,785 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 44,785 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 47,272 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 47,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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EN54 UUY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EN54 UUY, 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 EN54 UUY registered?

EN54 UUY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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