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VK05 SXO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

175,528 mi
Last recorded175,528 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 SXO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 175,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower suspension arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 169,128 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear service brake slightly slow to respond

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 30% variation across the axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2024 162,857 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear coil spring has a small portion missing from the lower end

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced trailing arm front attachment (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 154,180 miles

Offside Rear brake slightly lagging in operation.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% variant across the axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 146,403 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear brake dust shield heavily corroded

Rear brake balance uneven across the axle.29% variant

Pass 14 Jul 2021 138,930 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake disc back shield corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2020 134,854 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly distorted on inner edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on both edges

Offside Rear tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 11 Apr 2019 122,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 4 Apr 2018 111,912 miles

Front brake application uneven.23% variation.

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2017 102,385 miles

Offside Rear wheel tight to rotate by hand

Pass 21 Apr 2016 91,371 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 91,371 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 80,184 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 69,291 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 59,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 59,358 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 50,895 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 50,875 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 42,475 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 36,474 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 36,460 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2009 29,283 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 22,582 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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VK05 SXO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 VK05 SXO, 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 VK05 SXO registered?

VK05 SXO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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The MOT history for VK05 SXO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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