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OE54 VEB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

103,609 mi
Last recorded103,609 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 103,609 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2021 95,315 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 95,230 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 94,170 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 92,504 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 92,504 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 90,484 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,981 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 82,009 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 76,506 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 70,135 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 64,948 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 57,400 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 48,854 miles

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Jan 2010 48,780 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2009 38,915 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 29,602 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 VEB 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 88.2%.

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 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 OE54 VEB, 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 VEB registered?

OE54 VEB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 February 2005.

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