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MJ05 LXK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

122,940 mi
Last recorded122,940 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 LXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 122,940 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 119,370 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both. (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle Has Covers Fitted Unable To See Certain Testable Items.

slight corrosion underneath.

Pass 15 May 2023 111,073 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 108,111 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2022 108,071 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 May 2021 101,617 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 95,919 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 90,544 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 89,619 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Pass 19 May 2017 87,867 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Grease residue. (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 May 2016 84,844 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 81,611 miles

NSF tyre tread low.

Pass 17 May 2014 78,013 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 25 May 2013 72,940 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seats fitted to NSR and OSR not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

NSR tyre tread low at outer shoulder.

Pass 21 May 2012 66,822 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 60,335 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2010 53,656 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 47,092 miles

NSR tyre perishing between tread.

Pass 13 May 2008 42,695 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 LXK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 LXK, 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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MJ05 LXK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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