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OU05 XZC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2025
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

70,299 mi
Last recorded70,299 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 XZC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 70,299 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 62,552 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2022 62,305 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 61,725 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 21 Jan 2021 61,724 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 61,288 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 59,686 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 57,985 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 56,087 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,160 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 49,648 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 46,687 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 46,687 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 42,424 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 38,020 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 32,773 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 26,581 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 21,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 21,507 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 15,409 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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OU05 XZC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OU05 XZC, 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 OU05 XZC registered?

OU05 XZC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is OU05 XZC safe to buy?

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