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EX55 KXE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

106,757 mi
Last recorded106,757 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 KXE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 106,757 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2026 106,757 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 100,319 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 91,997 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 83,097 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jun 2023 83,097 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2022 75,826 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 16 Jun 2022 75,818 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 71,038 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2020 66,402 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Jul 2020 66,397 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 58,271 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 53,240 miles

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

Front wipers slightly streaky

Nearside Front anti roll bar droplink ball joint dust cover cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR Tyre 1.6mm lowest point and has cracks between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre 2.5mm lowest point and has slight cracking between treads

Offside Rear tyre cracks between treads and outer sidewall

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated and water ingress (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 53,240 miles

Brake performance not tested Brake test not done due to rear pads worn (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front wipers slightly streaky

Nearside Front anti roll bar droplink ball joint dust cover cracking

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR Tyre 1.6mm lowest point and has cracks between treads (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside front tyre 2.5mm lowest point and has slight cracking between treads

Offside Rear tyre cracks between treads and outer sidewall

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Rear discs lipped and slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminated and water ingress (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 42,929 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 41,087 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 41,087 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 38,540 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 35,904 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 35,904 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 11 Sep 2013 32,357 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 32,357 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both front brake discs in poor condition on inner faces

Pass 23 Aug 2012 28,578 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 28,571 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,702 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 22,017 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 22,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 18,386 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 13,804 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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EX55 KXE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EX55 KXE, 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 EX55 KXE registered?

EX55 KXE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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