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LJ05 XST

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,688 mi
Last recorded155,688 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 XST
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 155,688 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 149,453 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 131,017 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 125,296 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake fluid cap broken

reart bimp stops worn

wipers poor

Pass 25 Mar 2014 105,170 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 105,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 87,674 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 69,975 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2012 69,975 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 51,681 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 30,302 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 16,842 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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LJ05 XST is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJ05 XST, 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 LJ05 XST registered?

LJ05 XST is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is LJ05 XST safe to buy?

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