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EN55 AOO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2022
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

297,069 mi
Last recorded297,069 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 AOO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 297,069 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 297,013 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 286,685 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s mirror slight crack

Pass 6 Dec 2019 277,835 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 277,833 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Position lamp not working O/S/F SIDE LIGHT & N/S/R SIDE LIGHTS (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 266,102 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 266,100 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2017 243,269 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 243,267 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front and o/s/r (1.4.A.2f)

Emissions not tested excess black smoke (7.3.A.1)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc n/s & o/s (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 221,653 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 194,624 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 194,623 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 164,918 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 133,758 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2013 133,757 miles

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 110,386 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet safety catch needs freeing off

bonnet stay mounting missing

engine oil level below min mark

rear screen wash inop

Fail 9 Jul 2012 110,386 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

bonnet safety catch needs freeing off

bonnet stay mounting missing

engine oil level below min mark

rear screen wash inop

Pass 17 Jun 2011 93,616 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside outer drive shaft gaitor leaking

Pass 14 Jul 2010 82,530 miles

power steering belt contaminated by oil

Pass 17 Jul 2009 72,024 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 66,585 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 1 Apr 2008 49,585 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2008 49,585 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 54,473 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2008 54,473 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 34,591 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 21,177 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 4,273 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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EN55 AOO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 EN55 AOO, 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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EN55 AOO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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