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OV55 XYW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,767 mi
Last recorded210,767 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV55 XYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 210,767 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 200,098 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside dip beam reduced output

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2023 200,098 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside dip beam reduced output

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 183,181 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.Under tray damaged

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt air bag on ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge [measured at 3mm] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output output reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Jan 2022 183,181 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components.Under tray damaged

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt air bag on ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on outer edge [measured at 3mm] (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output output reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Dec 2020 151,966 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Dec 2020 151,966 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Hubcaps fitted wheel retainers not checked

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both split between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 131,669 miles

Engine covers and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt air bag not switched off ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge /split between tread

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2020 131,627 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Engine covers and under tray fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt air bag not switched off ()

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge /split between tread

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 106,498 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

both rear sidelights 2/3 working

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Fail 5 Jan 2019 106,498 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front disc has run hot

Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

both rear sidelights 2/3 working

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

wheel trims fitted not allowing full inspection off wheel attachment bolts/nuts/tyre valves

Pass 9 Jan 2018 98,402 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 98,339 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement as marked (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2016 94,404 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 89,971 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 84,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 74,519 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 64,806 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 57,674 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2011 57,668 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,905 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 35,042 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 35,042 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 25,127 miles

Nearside sill is damaged.

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 XYW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XYW, 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 XYW registered?

OV55 XYW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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