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OE54 JVA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

217,654 mi
Last recorded217,654 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 JVA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 217,654 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 217,654 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 217,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 211,858 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre bold on inner edge

Offside outer sill damaged

Oil leak major ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 211,855 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre bold on inner edge

Offside outer sill damaged

Oil leak major ()

engine light on

Pass 13 Apr 2013 85,335 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2012 79,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake Discs Rusty

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 May 2012 79,641 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake Discs Rusty

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,187 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 74,187 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 64,811 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 64,811 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 52,615 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 52,615 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 35,996 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 35,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 35,143 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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OE54 JVA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 OE54 JVA, 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 OE54 JVA registered?

OE54 JVA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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