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ET54 MKK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

152,881 mi
Last recorded152,881 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET54 MKK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 152,881 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all round (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 142,345 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 142,345 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 120,565 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2020 119,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 21 Jun 2019 106,661 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 95,941 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,887 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2017 81,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 3 May 2016 77,297 miles

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

Offside front tyre very badly worn on inn er and outer edges

Rear number plate slightly deteroirated

Fail 3 May 2016 77,297 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front tyre very badly worn on inn er and outer edges

Rear number plate slightly deteroirated

Fail 3 May 2016 77,297 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside front tyre very badly worn on inner and outer edges

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2015 71,276 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2015 71,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 May 2014 64,166 miles

Centre rear seat belt ratchet mechanism slightly defective

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear seat belt slightly damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 64,166 miles

Centre rear seat belt ratchet mechanism slightly defective

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear seat belt slightly damaged

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 61,767 miles

check turbo pipes for leakage

some damage to n/s/r seatbelt

Pass 20 Feb 2012 66,339 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 66,337 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 59,206 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 59,206 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Feb 2011 55,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 43,905 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 32,387 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 21,670 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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ET54 MKK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 ET54 MKK, 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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ET54 MKK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 February 2005.

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