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FE05 EBA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

185,794 mi
Last recorded185,794 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE05 EBA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2014 185,794 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge,n/s/f splash gaurd insecure.

Pass 9 Sep 2013 177,542 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2013 177,465 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light on

n/s beam pattern poor

n/s drop link top gaiter poor condition

temp light on

Pass 10 Sep 2012 167,822 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

accident damage to n/s/f of vehichle

airbag light illuminated

front brake discs corroded

o/s door mirror cover missing

Fail 10 Sep 2012 167,822 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

accident damage to n/s/f of vehichle

airbag light illuminated

front brake discs corroded

o/s door mirror cover missing

Pass 12 Jul 2011 142,990 miles

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

Oil leak

both front brake disc worn low

engine oil level below minimum / empty

Fail 12 Jul 2011 142,990 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

both front brake disc worn low

engine oil level below minimum / empty

Pass 17 Jan 2011 119,041 miles

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

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

both front brake disc pitted / rusty surfaces

engine oil level overfilled

Pass 16 Mar 2010 111,128 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 91,370 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 63,553 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 63,553 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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FE05 EBA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FE05 EBA, 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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FE05 EBA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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