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OV05 TXK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

155,333 mi
Last recorded155,333 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 TXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2021 155,333 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect O/S (4.1.2 (c))

Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle N/S/R (6.2.3 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 147,893 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2020 147,892 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc contaminated Corroded (1.1.14 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated Corroded (1.1.14 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated Corroded (1.1.14 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc contaminated Corroded (1.1.14 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 147,073 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Jun 2017 138,763 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 127,341 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 115,020 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 96,848 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 89,010 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 79,916 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 70,963 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 70,961 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 59,849 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2009 51,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 May 2008 46,643 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 May 2008 46,643 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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OV05 TXK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV05 TXK, 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 OV05 TXK registered?

OV05 TXK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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