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NV05 ECJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,331 mi
Last recorded95,331 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 ECJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 95,331 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak bad ()

Rear shocker dust covers loose

engine and under trays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2017 95,331 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak bad ()

Rear shocker dust covers loose

engine and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Aug 2016 91,113 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Aug 2016 91,113 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2015 86,085 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,186 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 71,354 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 62,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 53,325 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 43,498 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 33,584 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 22,350 miles

front and rear brake discs show signs of corrosion

Pass 16 Jan 2008 19,829 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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NV05 ECJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 NV05 ECJ, 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 NV05 ECJ registered?

NV05 ECJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is NV05 ECJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NV05 ECJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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