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MW55 VXL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

159,816 mi
Last recorded159,816 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW55 VXL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2025 159,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2025 159,816 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

HEAVY SURFACE CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 155,398 miles

slight oil leak engine

Pass 20 Sep 2023 148,859 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear disc discolored

Fail 11 Sep 2023 148,859 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear disc discolored

Pass 13 Sep 2022 142,327 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2022 142,327 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 132,839 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Sep 2021 132,839 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 125,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm real bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm real bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 125,918 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm real bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm real bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 123,167 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING ON DISC BEEN HOT AT SOMETIME

Fail 5 Sep 2019 123,167 miles

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt stabilizer bar (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON TREAD

OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL SLIGHTLY BINDING ON DISC BEEN HOT AT SOMETIME

Pass 11 Sep 2018 118,423 miles

rear discs corroded

rear no plate faded

stone chips in screen

Fail 11 Sep 2018 118,423 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

rear discs corroded

rear no plate faded

stone chips in screen

Pass 11 Sep 2017 113,733 miles

rear no plate marked

Fail 11 Sep 2017 113,733 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both front both rear (1.4.A.2f)

rear no plate marked

Pass 13 Sep 2016 107,230 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Pass 4 Feb 2015 100,496 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON TREAD BARS

Fail 4 Feb 2015 100,496 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE ON TREAD BARS

Pass 4 Feb 2014 97,568 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED MORE ON INNER SIDES OF DISCS

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT OF OUTER SILL PANEL DAMAGED

WINDSCREEN DAMAGED IN ZONE B UNDER 40M IN SWEEP OF WIPERS

Pass 18 Mar 2013 94,140 miles

chuips in screen

front discs corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2013 94,140 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

chuips in screen

front discs corroded

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2012 88,473 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 88,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 81,444 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight pitting to both front brake discs.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 72,323 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 72,323 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

unable to check inner brake pads

Pass 12 Dec 2008 63,576 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

handbrake tight on operation

n/s/r brake pads low

unable to check inner brake pads

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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MW55 VXL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 MW55 VXL, 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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MW55 VXL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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