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OE05 UVJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

158,611 mi
Last recorded158,611 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 UVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2020 158,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear road spring maybe broken cannot see ?

rear shocker dust covers missing or dropped down from bump stops

Fail 7 Nov 2020 158,611 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear road spring maybe broken cannot see ?

rear shocker dust covers missing or dropped down from bump stops

Pass 4 May 2019 149,891 miles

brake pipes outer coating bubbling up in places

offside rear tyres inner edge low and rubber cracking in tread

Fail 4 May 2019 149,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

brake pipes outer coating bubbling up in places

offside rear tyres inner edge low and rubber cracking in tread

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 145,562 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed outer cover cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed outer cover cracking and ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 145,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed outer cover cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed outer cover cracking and ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 140,607 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn

both front tyre valves splitting

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

rear suspension corroded and springs

Fail 22 May 2017 140,607 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs worn

both front tyre valves splitting

covers fitted under vehicle obscuring some components

rear suspension corroded and springs

Pass 13 May 2016 135,905 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 15 May 2015 131,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 May 2014 127,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 127,160 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2014 126,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 May 2013 121,445 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 115,932 miles

trailer socket in-op

Pass 16 May 2011 110,352 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 105,965 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 96,386 miles

clutch judder

flat spots on nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm

Pass 19 Jun 2008 72,585 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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OE05 UVJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UVJ, 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 UVJ registered?

OE05 UVJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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