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RE05 XLU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

217,067 mi
Last recorded217,067 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE05 XLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 217,067 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2023 214,721 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 212,160 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 212,160 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 207,098 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 207,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 199,967 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 199,961 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 192,872 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 192,872 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 186,778 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 181,048 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management light on

Pass 21 Oct 2016 175,423 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 169,507 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 165,779 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 165,779 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 162,017 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 150,744 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 148,308 miles

all four tyres worn tracking out??? both o/s just passed

n/s/r handbrake lower than expected for make and model

Pass 11 Oct 2010 137,966 miles

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

rear discs deteriated

Pass 4 Sep 2009 127,120 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 120,316 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 107,436 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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RE05 XLU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RE05 XLU, 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 RE05 XLU registered?

RE05 XLU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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