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KE05 EBC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

51,802 mi
Last recorded51,802 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 EBC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 51,802 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

front brake discs showing signs of wear

rear tyres distorted and perished on inner edges

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2017 49,289 miles

Offside Rear wheel has slight damage to outer rim

Undertrays fitted, obscuring some components

Pass 4 Jul 2016 47,400 miles

Undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 6 Jul 2015 44,851 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 41,246 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 37,033 miles

Slight damage to offside rear wheel outer rim

Pass 7 Jul 2012 34,934 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 33,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

chip in windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2010 31,117 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 1 Jul 2009 29,549 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 29,346 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/f and n/s/r tyres on wear bars

Pass 28 Jun 2007 21,075 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 21,075 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 5,603 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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KE05 EBC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KE05 EBC, 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 KE05 EBC registered?

KE05 EBC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 July 2005.

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The MOT history for KE05 EBC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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