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SL05 XCE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

159,258 mi
Last recorded159,258 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL05 XCE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2022 159,258 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 18 Sep 2021 148,740 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside very slightly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Sep 2020 138,137 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

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

Pass 7 Sep 2019 128,096 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 108,007 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 84,882 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 83,138 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

both front springs badly corroded

exhaust sleeve clamps badly corroded

front to rear brake pipes corroded

nsf outer cv boot deteriorated

nsr tyre perished

play nsf and nsr roll bar links

rear brakes discs pads worn and discoloured

rear brakes discs pads worn and discoloured

Pass 29 Jun 2016 74,312 miles

bonnet stay clip broken

exhaust sleeve clamps deteriorated

ns repeater damage

nsr coil spring end ?

osr tyre edge very worn / front tyres worn edges 1956515

slight play nsr link

Pass 29 Jun 2015 66,264 miles

both cv boots seperating at clips

both front arms bushes seperating

exhaust sleeve clamps badly corroded

front brake hoses and front to rear slightly corroded

osr brake slight bind? brake imbalances

Fail 29 Jun 2015 66,264 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both cv boots seperating at clips

both front arms bushes seperating

exhaust sleeve clamps badly corroded

front brake hoses and front to rear slightly corroded

movement steering/suspension and coil spring position?

osr brake slight bind? brake imbalances

Pass 23 Jun 2014 58,311 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 51,783 miles

both front tyres close to limit 1956515

osf cv boot pin hole

Pass 20 Jun 2012 46,108 miles

front indicator bulbs discoloured

front suspension arm bushes perished

nsf roll bar link dust boot pin hole

slight roughness osr wheel bearing

suspect nsr coil spring broken

Fail 20 Jun 2012 46,108 miles

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

front suspension arm bushes perished

nsf roll bar link dust boot pin hole

nsf tyre close to limit 1956515v

slight roughness osr wheel bearing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 37,676 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 31,816 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 25,652 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 25,652 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front to rear brake pipes covered

both front wishbone rear bushes slightly perished

couple of dents

nsf anti roll bar boot split

Pass 15 Apr 2008 17,327 miles

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

front brake discs starting to discolour on inner face

rear tyres speed rating H

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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SL05 XCE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SL05 XCE, 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 SL05 XCE registered?

SL05 XCE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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