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OV05 TXS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,282 mi
Last recorded156,282 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 TXS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 156,282 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 147,150 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 133,136 miles

heat sheild loose

Fail 15 Mar 2017 133,136 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

heat sheild loose

Pass 30 Mar 2016 120,397 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 109,714 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 109,712 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 8 Mar 2014 102,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Mar 2014 102,624 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 95,153 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 86,251 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

areas of corrosion on both outer sills

light scratching to screen

nearside rear tyre at approx 2mm offside at approx 3mm

weather ingress of both no plates

Fail 28 Mar 2011 75,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 75,915 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 66,697 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Oil leak

offside rear shock absorber top shield insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2009 55,994 miles

Engine oil at minimum

Pass 15 May 2008 45,319 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 TXS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue 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 TXS, 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 TXS registered?

OV05 TXS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2005.

Is OV05 TXS safe to buy?

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