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EU05 EGY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,522 mi
Last recorded100,522 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 EGY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2016 100,522 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 100,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 82,097 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 82,097 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 79,581 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 70,450 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 57,057 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 50,037 miles

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

e m light on

Pass 24 Oct 2009 43,187 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 37,123 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 30,433 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 30,433 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 30,433 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 30,433 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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EU05 EGY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EU05 EGY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EU05 EGY?

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What year was EU05 EGY registered?

EU05 EGY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is EU05 EGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 EGY shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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