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ST54 XPA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

155,083 mi
Last recorded155,083 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 XPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 155,083 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2018 144,079 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

hole in offside sill.

Fail 27 Mar 2018 144,070 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

hole in offside sill.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 134,592 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 134,592 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 124,232 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 124,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inside edge (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 113,836 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 113,836 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 112,032 miles

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 112,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 108,294 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 108,294 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2012 105,328 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2012 105,319 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 90,728 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 83,145 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 59,379 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 50,927 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 50,861 miles

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

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

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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ST54 XPA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 ST54 XPA, 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 ST54 XPA registered?

ST54 XPA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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