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OV05 XLH

2005 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

179,800 mi
Last recorded179,800 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV05 XLH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia Ambiente TDI
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 179,800 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 179,746 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 141,757 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 141,734 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 139,135 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 35,155 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 35,154 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 22 May 2008 27,098 miles

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI?

Based on 2,377 MOT tests across 641 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
8,059
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
641
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28
Registration plate lamp not working 13
Stop lamp not working 12
Direction indicator incorrect colour 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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OV05 XLH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OV05 XLH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 21 years old, this Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OV05 XLH registered?

OV05 XLH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia Ambiente TDI, first registered on 17 June 2005.

Is OV05 XLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV05 XLH shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OV05 XLH have outstanding finance?

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