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LJ05 XUN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

89,453 mi
Last recorded89,453 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 XUN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2024 89,453 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 87,271 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 87,258 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall 205/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 85,850 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 84,327 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 84,327 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2019 79,377 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 79,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding

Pass 24 Jul 2018 75,270 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 75,270 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 74,371 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 69,257 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 69,257 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2015 64,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 10 Jul 2015 64,142 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 27 Jun 2014 59,079 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 5 Jul 2013 53,125 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 53,125 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 48,130 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 43,188 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

engine man light on

Pass 8 Jul 2010 37,729 miles

front brake discs rusting

Fail 8 Jul 2010 37,729 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front brake discs rusting

Pass 9 Jul 2009 32,849 miles

engine management light on

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2008 25,895 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 25,895 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 XUN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 LJ05 XUN, 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 XUN registered?

LJ05 XUN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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