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EN55 APU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

173,365 mi
Last recorded173,365 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 APU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 173,365 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 163,673 miles

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

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Fail 4 Apr 2014 163,488 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 excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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Pass 26 Apr 2013 159,550 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 159,382 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 152,762 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 147,950 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 128,736 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 128,684 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 107,455 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 107,439 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 78,605 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front inner wing loose

Pass 20 Dec 2008 75,742 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 20 Dec 2008 75,742 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 62,948 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 62,948 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 62,527 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 62,527 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 49,092 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 30,289 miles

crack in n/s/r light

large engine undertray fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2006 27,544 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 14,148 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 APU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 APU, 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 EN55 APU registered?

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

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