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ST55 JXG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,597 mi
Last recorded102,597 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST55 JXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 102,597 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2025 102,594 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 95,837 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 89,474 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2023 89,399 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 82,648 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 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 74,846 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2021 74,683 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 65,629 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 65,629 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp incorrect bulb (4.3.3 (b))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 58,777 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2018 48,674 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 23 Nov 2018 48,674 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 39,195 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 35,742 miles

Offside Rear tyre tread perishing

Rear nearside offside brake slight binding on

Pass 3 Nov 2015 33,881 miles

Offside Rear tyre slight perishing

Rear nearside offside brakes slight binding

Pass 5 Nov 2014 32,286 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight binding in the offside rear brake

Pass 4 Nov 2013 30,424 miles

The nearside rear tyre tread is becoming perished

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2012 28,492 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2011 25,630 miles

The nearside rear tyre tread is becoming slightly perished

Pass 5 Nov 2010 23,226 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 20,324 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 16,426 miles

Nearside 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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ST55 JXG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,390cc petrol 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 ST55 JXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ST55 JXG registered?

ST55 JXG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is ST55 JXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST55 JXG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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