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FX05 XJV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

162,998 mi
Last recorded162,998 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 XJV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 162,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 8 Nov 2024 162,997 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working part of wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear both tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2023 161,575 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 161,553 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 158,495 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 154,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 153,834 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 150,892 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 143,048 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 143,205 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 137,562 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 137,454 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 121,440 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 106,830 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 96,071 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 82,246 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 70,460 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,621 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 47,439 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 25 Mar 2011 47,439 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2010 37,244 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 27,662 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,475 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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FX05 XJV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FX05 XJV, 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 FX05 XJV registered?

FX05 XJV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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