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OV55 XRT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2015
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,778 mi
Last recorded111,778 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 XRT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2014 111,778 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 111,778 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 101,940 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 101,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2012 93,967 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 75,782 miles

nearside front corner off motor slight accident damage

Pass 30 Nov 2009 67,884 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN (REQUIRE MEASURING TO DETERMINE if THEY ARE SERVICABLE)

Fail 30 Nov 2009 67,884 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM 205/55/R16 - 91V

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN (REQUIRE MEASURING TO DETERMINE if THEY ARE SERVICABLE)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SERIOUSLY UNDER INFLATED/ PUNCTURED /NAIL IN TREAD (REPAIRABLE)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 51,051 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 51,051 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

rear wiper jueddering

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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OV55 XRT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OV55 XRT, 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 OV55 XRT registered?

OV55 XRT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is OV55 XRT safe to buy?

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