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EX05 TXG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,757 mi
Last recorded159,757 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX05 TXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 4 Apr 2019 159,757 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 145,537 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 129,575 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 114,291 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle is fitted with under trays

Pass 27 Apr 2015 98,628 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 80,250 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 69,623 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,855 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,145 miles

handbrake lever tight when released

Pass 30 Mar 2010 39,333 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 29,550 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 18,500 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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EX05 TXG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EX05 TXG, 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 EX05 TXG registered?

EX05 TXG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is EX05 TXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX05 TXG shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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