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EY05 UUE

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

143,840 mi
Last recorded143,840 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 UUE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 143,840 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 143,771 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 118,398 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 105,310 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 92,929 miles

Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Inner Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 84,768 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 1 Feb 2012 84,768 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 75,228 miles

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine oil level overfilled

Pass 5 Oct 2010 197,416 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2010 197,416 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 53,291 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 UUE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EY05 UUE, 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 UUE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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