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CX55 XXL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

176,830 mi
Last recorded176,830 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 XXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 176,830 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened N/S & O/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 170,552 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 165,032 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 162,150 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn N/S & O/S Lower Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S & O/S (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 158,016 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 141,501 miles

Offside Front both front brake disc backing plates slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2017 141,501 miles

Offside Front both front brake disc backing plates slightly corroded

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 133,618 miles

Screw in O/S/R tyre.

Pass 9 Dec 2015 124,864 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 115,535 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 54,448 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 46,441 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 46,441 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Nov 2008 37,753 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 37,753 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 XXL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CX55 XXL, 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 XXL registered?

CX55 XXL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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