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MM05 XVZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,326 mi
Last recorded128,326 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM05 XVZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 128,326 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2022 128,326 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Jul 2021 116,195 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2021 116,195 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 103,342 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 91,682 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 76,640 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 76,640 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 60,058 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2017 60,058 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fuel hose leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 47,569 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 45,624 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 43,045 miles

Both front and offside rear brake disc backplates corroded excessively.

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 43,045 miles

Both front and offside rear brake disc backplates corroded excessively.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 39,137 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 35,838 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 33,133 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 31,555 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 28,794 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 25,140 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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MM05 XVZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MM05 XVZ, 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 MM05 XVZ registered?

MM05 XVZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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