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OU55 XFH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

99,969 mi
Last recorded99,969 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU55 XFH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 99,969 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 99,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 97,092 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres going bald on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2020 97,008 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres going bald on inside edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 94,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 94,231 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 90,677 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 88,136 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

parking brake efficiency only just met 16%

Pass 5 Sep 2016 84,788 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 80,843 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease loss (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

bonnet pull handle broken

brake pad light on

parking brake eff low 16%

Fail 2 Sep 2015 80,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt slight grease loss (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

bonnet pull handle broken

brake pad light on

parking brake eff low 16%

Pass 8 Sep 2014 75,616 miles

Brake pad warning light on - pads appear ok.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 69,096 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2012 63,582 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,360 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 52,604 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 45,504 miles

front brake pads about 85% worn

Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,052 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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OU55 XFH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OU55 XFH, 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 OU55 XFH registered?

OU55 XFH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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