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EO55 VVH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

158,012 mi
Last recorded158,012 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO55 VVH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 158,012 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 157,997 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2019 153,903 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 153,903 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 148,251 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 148,251 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 142,130 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2017 142,130 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 131,171 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 131,171 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 118,916 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 118,916 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 105,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside indecator side repeater slightly dim

Pass 11 Sep 2013 92,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear plate cond

tyres v. minor cracking/ edge wear

Pass 17 Sep 2012 83,734 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 69,409 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 69,409 miles

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

both rear radius arm link bushes starting to split.

Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,645 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 40,443 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,946 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 31,946 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 VVH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 EO55 VVH, 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 VVH registered?

EO55 VVH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 October 2005.

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