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MJ05 LXH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,022 mi
Last recorded63,022 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 LXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 63,022 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 61,167 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 59,352 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 57,375 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021 54,886 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 52,800 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 49,090 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 45,347 miles

Front Dash cam mounted below rear view mirror and obstructs driver's view of road.

Nearside Rear Door Central locking motor is inoperative.

Rear Wiper rubber is split

Pass 3 Jun 2017 41,227 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 41,227 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 37,346 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 37,346 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 33,003 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 32,997 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 29,300 miles

Both rear tyres slightly out of shape/worn uneven.

Pass 4 Jun 2013 25,599 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 23,396 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 21,179 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 18,697 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 15,157 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 12,392 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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MJ05 LXH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 MJ05 LXH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MJ05 LXH registered?

MJ05 LXH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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The MOT history for MJ05 LXH shows 21 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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