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AK05 XUU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,304 mi
Last recorded142,304 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 XUU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2015 142,304 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 131,649 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Apr 2014 131,649 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 118,321 miles

front brake pad wear lamp on (wiring not conected. brake pads o.k.)

Fail 22 Apr 2013 118,290 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brake pad wear lamp on (wiring not conected. brake pads o.k.)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 107,006 miles

air bag light on.

small cut in outter wall of n/s/f. tyre.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 93,539 miles

Airbag light on

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 79,766 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 64,510 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,815 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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AK05 XUU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK05 XUU, 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 AK05 XUU registered?

AK05 XUU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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