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RV05 XZO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

102,975 mi
Last recorded102,975 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 XZO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 102,975 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2025 99,025 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2025 99,025 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 95,437 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2024 95,436 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 91,131 miles

Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 58,828 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 58,828 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2021 75,939 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 71,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin STRONG ADVICE (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 62,594 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 58,492 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 54,899 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 50,744 miles

Nearside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge.

Pass 16 Feb 2015 47,510 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 43,253 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 39,426 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 35,610 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 32,410 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 27,595 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 23,349 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,754 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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RV05 XZO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 RV05 XZO, 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 RV05 XZO registered?

RV05 XZO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is RV05 XZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 XZO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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