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MC05 XJH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

175,132 mi
Last recorded175,132 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 XJH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 175,132 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 167,494 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 160,949 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2016 152,240 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 143,569 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 131,217 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 131,217 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 124,061 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 124,061 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 116,649 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 105,253 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 90,066 miles

rear brake pads look low

Pass 26 Jun 2009 71,274 miles

rear tow bar ball missing at time of test

Pass 26 Jun 2008 53,978 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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MC05 XJH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MC05 XJH, 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 MC05 XJH registered?

MC05 XJH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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The MOT history for MC05 XJH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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