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SB05 XHX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

214,892 mi
Last recorded214,892 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB05 XHX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2022 214,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened inner (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Sub-frame likely to fail inner (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached inner (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced & offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 199,933 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2020 188,882 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 178,865 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot deteriorating

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 165,058 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides faded (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 152,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 140,319 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 128,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2014 115,010 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 96,232 miles

O/S/R Backing plate corroded.

Pass 21 Jun 2012 84,112 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 73,260 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 63,689 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 63,641 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 51,701 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 39,849 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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SB05 XHX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SB05 XHX, 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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SB05 XHX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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