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MC05 XNL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,751 mi
Last recorded84,751 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC05 XNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2016 84,751 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 61,780 miles

Engine covers and undertray fitted obscuring full inspection of some testable components

Fail 2 Oct 2014 57,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2014 57,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2013 51,113 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 51,006 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 45,743 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 45,743 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 39,217 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 32,946 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 28,619 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 21,579 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 21,557 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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 XNL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 MC05 XNL, 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 XNL registered?

MC05 XNL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 July 2005.

Is MC05 XNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MC05 XNL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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