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OU05 XZV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

93,862 mi
Last recorded93,862 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 93,862 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 81,728 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 80,551 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2019 80,543 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 80,538 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 80,534 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 80,525 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2014 80,520 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,801 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 1 Jun 2012 69,447 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 62,452 miles

front brake discs are corroded on inner faces

n/s/r bump stop perished

Fail 24 May 2010 54,295 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 May 2010 54,295 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 48,945 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 48,880 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 36,556 miles

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 36,556 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 XZV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 XZV, 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 XZV registered?

OU05 XZV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is OU05 XZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU05 XZV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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