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OU05 XZK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

188,030 mi
Last recorded188,030 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU05 XZK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 188,030 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2021 179,103 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 169,649 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 153,825 miles

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust clamp broken also minor leak of exhaust gas (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front (Rear Wishbone bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 153,825 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust silencer slightly loose Exhaust clamp broken also minor leak of exhaust gas (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/R16 91V (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 205/55/R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and Offside front (Rear Wishbone bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 153,824 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Undertray likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive diesel leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 148,117 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 143,514 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 139,680 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 24 May 2016 139,680 miles

Fuel system component leaking under bonnet (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 136,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 May 2014 132,024 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 132,024 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 125,290 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 May 2012 116,995 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 116,995 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 109,241 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 99,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 May 2009 88,876 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 88,876 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 86,292 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 86,292 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 72,426 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 XZK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OU05 XZK, 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 XZK registered?

OU05 XZK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 April 2005.

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