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CX55 XXR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,120 mi
Last recorded107,120 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 XXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 107,120 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 103,406 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 99,861 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 97,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 91,978 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 88,676 miles

exhaust is corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2017 86,029 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 86,029 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

centre exhaust bracket loose.

exhaust heat shield loose.

under trays loose.

Pass 4 Oct 2016 84,405 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 15 Sep 2015 78,929 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 71,292 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 63,787 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 63,786 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,515 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,103 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,725 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 6 Oct 2009 37,232 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 28,742 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 XXR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XXR, 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 XXR registered?

CX55 XXR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is CX55 XXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX55 XXR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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