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2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

206,506 mi
Last recorded206,506 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XML
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 206,506 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Fail 8 Sep 2022 206,506 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under vehicle and components general corrosion.

Pass 25 Aug 2021 187,371 miles

Offside Front track rod end locking nut nylock only just onto tread

Power steering operation not smooth and stiff at times

Fail 24 Aug 2021 187,357 miles

Nearside Front Brake inadequately mounted Brake hose bracket loose and touching wheel (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer gaiter split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured Wire located thought door aperture, near check strap (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured wire hanging down in door aperture (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Front track rod end locking nut nylock only just onto tread

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Power steering operation not smooth and stiff at times

Pass 7 Sep 2020 174,217 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 163,058 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2019 148,532 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2019 132,504 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 114,685 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2018 114,660 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 96,632 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 82,867 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 82,853 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2016 79,151 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside corrosion on sill

Fail 2 Nov 2016 79,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear strong advisory tyre out of shape

Offside corrosion on sill

Pass 19 Nov 2015 71,731 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 21 Nov 2014 61,092 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front wipers smears

fuel filter housin corroded

slight bind osf wheel

strong advisory osr tyre cracking badly

Pass 14 Nov 2013 52,315 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on os sill

front wipers smears

fuel filter housin corroded

osr tyre cracking badly not showing cords

Pass 5 Nov 2012 42,964 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 36,474 miles

emissions too low to detect

o/s rear tyre cracked

underguards fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2011 36,474 miles

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

emissions too low to detect

o/s rear tyre cracked

underguards fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2010 30,643 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 30,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

brake discs rusty

Pass 20 Oct 2009 27,419 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 23,014 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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AK55 XML is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AK55 XML, 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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AK55 XML is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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