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OV55 EPK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

227,926 mi
Last recorded227,926 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 EPK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 227,926 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 227,923 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 210,366 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 19 Jul 2013 210,311 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged 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

Nail in offside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Jul 2012 187,412 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

air bag light on

brake pad light on

engine management light on

Fail 12 Jul 2012 187,409 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

air bag light on

brake pad light on

engine management light on

Pass 11 Jul 2011 158,566 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2011 158,565 miles

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

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

Air bag warning light on.

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Jul 2010 127,279 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 127,279 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 154,308 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 120,447 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 95,386 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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OV55 EPK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 OV55 EPK, 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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OV55 EPK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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