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AO05 XWR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,864 mi
Last recorded133,864 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 XWR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 133,864 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively mot limits (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 130,188 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2025 130,188 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 126,760 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 121,574 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

rear view mirrors becoming discoloured

Pass 14 Dec 2021 117,368 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system light on dash

rear view mirrors discoloured

Pass 17 Dec 2020 113,027 miles

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

offside and nearside mirror glasses slightly deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2019 109,745 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 105,654 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Boot lid slightly loose kept opening during test (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 105,634 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle nearside had the higher performing brake (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Boot lid slightly loose kept opening during test (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2017 101,447 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 101,350 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 97,628 miles

grease/oil leak onto cat

Pass 15 Dec 2015 91,894 miles

1.o/s/f tyre wearing low on inside edge

Pass 18 Jul 2014 85,153 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 79,527 miles

n/s/r brake backplate corroded

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2013 79,524 miles

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

n/s/r brake backplate corroded

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2012 73,287 miles

1/ o/s rear brake slighty tight 2/ both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 Jun 2011 67,220 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 56,655 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 56,624 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 47,240 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 37,565 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 37,305 miles

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

1. n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn to limit. 2. rear brake pads wearing low.

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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AO05 XWR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO05 XWR, 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 AO05 XWR registered?

AO05 XWR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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