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FX05 XKL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,523 mi
Last recorded150,523 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX05 XKL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 150,523 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2021 150,523 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 141,750 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 133,338 miles

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 133,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2018 122,029 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 116,293 miles

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 108,834 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2015 26,712 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracking to tread

o/s/f brake disc inner face corroded

smear from wipers

Fail 14 Mar 2015 26,712 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges and cracking to tread

o/s/f brake disc inner face corroded

o/s/f tyre underinflated

smear from wipers

Pass 31 Mar 2014 89,012 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 31 Mar 2014 89,012 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 27 Mar 2013 73,106 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)

advise laser wheel alignment

rear brake pads worn

Fail 27 Mar 2013 73,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

advise laser wheel alignment

rear brake pads worn

Pass 27 Mar 2012 55,130 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front brake disc corroded around edges

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Fail 27 Mar 2012 55,130 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front brake disc corroded around edges

offside front brake disc corroded on inner face

Pass 8 Mar 2011 37,418 miles

all brake discs rusty car coulds do with a good run

Pass 29 Mar 2010 25,700 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 15,075 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,074 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 XKL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FX05 XKL, 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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FX05 XKL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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