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OE05 JKU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

207,022 mi
Last recorded207,022 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 JKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 207,022 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 24 May 2016 207,022 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 12 May 2015 191,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2015 191,356 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 May 2014 180,827 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 16 May 2013 169,825 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)

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2013 169,825 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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)

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

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 156,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 26 May 2011 148,674 miles

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2010 140,441 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2010 140,441 miles

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

Restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

Restricted view under vehicle under trays fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 22 May 2009 128,423 miles

restricted view of engine bay cover fitted

restricted view of under vehicle undertrays fitted

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2008 114,296 miles

Both Front & Offside rear tyres wearing low

Child seat fitted to nearside rear making seatbelt inspection limited

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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OE05 JKU 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 69.2%.

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 OE05 JKU, 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 OE05 JKU registered?

OE05 JKU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 August 2005.

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