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EY05 UWB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,599 mi
Last recorded70,599 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY05 UWB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 70,599 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2025 70,599 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2024 60,806 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 60,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 54,880 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jul 2023 54,822 miles

Offside Direction indicator with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 50,289 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2021 45,177 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 39,466 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/16v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 38,684 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 37,884 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance filling with condensation (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm also has multiple cuts but cant confirm cord or grit at bottom (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 35,912 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 33,520 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre is worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 32,057 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 30,900 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 28,863 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 26,471 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 24,283 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 21,628 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 17,139 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 13,118 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 UWB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EY05 UWB, 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 EY05 UWB registered?

EY05 UWB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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The MOT history for EY05 UWB shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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