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CX55 XXH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

124,185 mi
Last recorded124,185 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 XXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 124,185 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2025 106,615 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 98,333 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 93,333 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 88,146 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 80,411 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 75,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 71,401 miles

offside drive shaft to gearbox oil seal leaking

offside front sill bent over

Pass 17 Nov 2017 64,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak offside drive shaft oil seal slightly leaking ()

offside front sill damaged

Fail 16 Nov 2017 64,426 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak offside drive shaft oil seal slightly leaking ()

offside front sill damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2016 56,734 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 13 Nov 2015 51,410 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 47,143 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 43,871 miles

Both front bottom suspension arm rear bushes worn.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 38,181 miles

nearside rear tyre low on tread

Pass 29 Oct 2011 32,646 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 28,209 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 23,175 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 19,085 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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CX55 XXH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 CX55 XXH, 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 CX55 XXH registered?

CX55 XXH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is CX55 XXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX55 XXH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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