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EN55 APV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,177 mi
Last recorded143,177 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN55 APV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 143,177 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 143,173 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 139,975 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 135,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 131,234 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 122,858 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 113,214 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 107,417 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 107,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 99,926 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 93,487 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 85,716 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 81,817 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 73,533 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 66,284 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 60,450 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 52,505 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 46,864 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 38,523 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 29,253 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 APV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EN55 APV, 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 APV registered?

EN55 APV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 December 2005.

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