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EO55 LWD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2016
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

155,303 mi
Last recorded155,303 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 LWD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2015 155,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 145,225 miles

Both rear tyres worn low on inside edges

Pass 27 Mar 2013 130,358 miles

Outer edges of front brake discs detreorated.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 116,755 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 92,226 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 92,226 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY PITTED

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 68,256 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2010 68,256 miles

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

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2008 56,565 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)

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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EO55 LWD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EO55 LWD, 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 EO55 LWD registered?

EO55 LWD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2005.

Is EO55 LWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO55 LWD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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