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EY05 NCF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,523 mi
Last recorded140,523 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 NCF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 140,523 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside front fog lamp inop

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 28 Mar 2018 140,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Direction indicators incorrect colour all (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

offside front fog lamp inop

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2017 131,392 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 131,392 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 123,687 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 123,687 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 114,215 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 103,779 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 88,597 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 88,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 74,639 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 61,870 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2010 50,476 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 50,476 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 43,687 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 32,060 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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EY05 NCF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 EY05 NCF, 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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EY05 NCF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 April 2005.

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