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AF05 XWN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

204,919 mi
Last recorded204,919 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 XWN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 204,919 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2024 204,889 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 198,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 189,034 miles

All 4 brake back plates corroded

Rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating

Pass 19 Nov 2021 181,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar link rod ball joint has minor play

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside rear brake back plate corroded

Rear subframe starting to corrode

Rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Pass 20 Nov 2020 173,469 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside front outer cv gaiter deteriorating

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2019 165,732 miles

All rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Both front shock absorbers corroding

Both rear brake back plates corroding

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside front outer CV gaiter deteriorating

Offside front brake back plate corroding

Slight play in offside rear antiroll bar link rod

Pass 19 Nov 2018 154,301 miles

Front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear brake back plate in poor condition

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link

Fail 19 Nov 2018 154,301 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front brake flexi hoses slightly perished

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear brake back plate in poor condition

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Slight play in offside rear anti-roll bar drop link

Pass 11 Nov 2017 144,504 miles

Offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2016 134,323 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge

offside rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2015 122,382 miles

Front brake discs in slight poor condition

Nearside front steering rack gaiter deteriorated

Offside rear brake back plate deteriorated

Rear tyres worn on inner edge

Stone chip in windscreen

Pass 19 Nov 2014 111,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn close to legal limit

offside rear brake back plate corroded

various small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 22 Nov 2013 104,812 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bothn rear suspension coil springs corroded

o/s rearbrake backplate/heatshield corroded through

Fail 22 Nov 2013 104,811 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

bothn rear suspension coil springs corroded

o/s rearbrake backplate/heatshield corroded through

Pass 13 Nov 2012 96,990 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 171,030 miles

front number plate broken at end but secure

Pass 11 Nov 2010 54,384 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,001 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2009 39,425 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 31,044 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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AF05 XWN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AF05 XWN, 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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AF05 XWN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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