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NX05 UTW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

111,741 mi
Last recorded111,741 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNX05 UTW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 111,741 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 111,741 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 109,043 miles

All rear suspension components corroded.

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted.

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

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator damaged car side.

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 106,339 miles

Engine & Body Undertray Fitted

Nearside Front Brake pad wear indicator wire broken ( Car Side )

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 103,546 miles

Engine & Body Undertrays Fitted

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Badly Worn Inner Edge, 4mm, 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm, 205-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 100,691 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 97,513 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 97,513 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 95,665 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 89,991 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 84,321 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover insecure.

Pass 1 Mar 2017 77,889 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 77,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 72,494 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 66,570 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 61,146 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 61,146 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 55,213 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 49,781 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 49,761 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 44,879 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 44,859 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 38,709 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 31,428 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 24,349 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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NX05 UTW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 NX05 UTW, 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 NX05 UTW registered?

NX05 UTW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is NX05 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NX05 UTW 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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