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MJ05 XNB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

83,599 mi
Last recorded83,599 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ05 XNB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2026 83,599 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2026 83,594 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fail 21 Aug 2026 83,570 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 76,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 68,195 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2023 61,603 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 59,591 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 53,769 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 51,244 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 45,336 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 42,231 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 30,979 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 27,026 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 26,029 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 24,943 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 24,914 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 23,635 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 22,393 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 22,373 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 May 2011 21,372 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 20,249 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 20,249 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2009 17,825 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 14,674 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 14,555 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 XNB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 XNB, 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 XNB registered?

MJ05 XNB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 June 2005.

Is MJ05 XNB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ05 XNB shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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