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OE55 ETO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

112,608 mi
Last recorded112,608 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE55 ETO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 112,608 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 112,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 108,496 miles

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

Underbody corrosion

Pass 1 Apr 2023 108,424 miles

Underbody corrosion

Pass 13 May 2022 107,437 miles

Engine management light illuminated.

General underbody corrosion.

Pass 28 Jan 2021 107,422 miles

Body has slight corrosion.

Engine warning light on dashboard.

Offside Wrong mirror glass fitted, still provides a view to rear.

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 7 Feb 2020 107,371 miles

Engine warning light on dashboard.

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 14 Aug 2018 106,015 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre also cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 11 Aug 2017 103,229 miles

Under-tray fitted, restricting view of components.

Pass 23 Aug 2016 98,217 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 91,051 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,579 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 78,839 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 73,010 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 65,308 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 61,530 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 49,917 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 37,476 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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OE55 ETO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 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 OE55 ETO, 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 OE55 ETO registered?

OE55 ETO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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