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MW05 EJN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

154,836 mi
Last recorded154,836 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 EJN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 154,836 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

offside and nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Feb 2017 154,836 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake has a slight bind

offside and nearside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 21 Jan 2016 138,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre has wear to the outer edge

Fail 20 Jan 2016 138,721 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour offside and nearside rears (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre has wear to the outer edge

Pass 9 Feb 2015 123,371 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 104,374 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 85,387 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Mar 2012 69,345 miles

Both rear bumpstops perishing

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 69,345 miles

Both rear bumpstops perishing

Pass 28 Mar 2011 58,041 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 48,489 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,480 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 35,256 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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MW05 EJN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MW05 EJN, 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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MW05 EJN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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