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VE05 XVV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

149,164 mi
Last recorded149,164 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE05 XVV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 149,164 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 118,907 miles

Offside Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 85,633 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 85,441 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,470 miles

raer number plate fading long hand brake

Fail 11 Jun 2015 83,470 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

raer number plate fading long hand brake

Pass 11 Jun 2014 77,395 miles

front pads low==both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 17 Jun 2013 71,694 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 71,694 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 65,998 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 65,998 miles

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 59,711 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 59,709 miles

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

LUMPS IN OSR TYRE TREAD RECC NEW

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 50,830 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 50,814 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,192 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 37,794 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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VE05 XVV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 VE05 XVV, 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 VE05 XVV registered?

VE05 XVV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is VE05 XVV safe to buy?

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