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ET05 DVH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

155,923 mi
Last recorded155,923 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET05 DVH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 155,923 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 149,935 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

undertrays fitted

Fail 12 Jul 2017 149,935 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 144,062 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 137,827 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 131,509 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 124,009 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 115,866 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 108,201 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 93,998 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 73,364 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 55,107 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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ET05 DVH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 ET05 DVH, 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 ET05 DVH registered?

ET05 DVH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2005.

Is ET05 DVH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET05 DVH shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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