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VK05 SXW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

256,326 mi
Last recorded256,326 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2025 256,326 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2025 256,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2024 251,043 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2023 239,187 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2023 239,187 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 231,079 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2022 231,079 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 223,948 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2021 223,948 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 217,230 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 217,230 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 204,161 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 204,161 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 191,517 miles

Offside Front Brake disc back plate corroded/holed

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Mar 2018 191,387 miles

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

Offside Front Brake disc back plate corroded/holed

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 175,265 miles

BOTH REAR DAMPER COVERS AND FITTINGS INSECURE.

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 160,526 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER FRONT BUSH AS MARKED FOR I.D. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear DAMPER COVER AND FITTINGS INSECURE.

Offside Rear DAMPER COVER AND FITTINGS INSECURE.

Fail 4 Mar 2016 160,345 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement INNER FRONT BUSH AS MARKED FOR I.D. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear DAMPER COVER AND FITTINGS INSECURE.

Offside Rear DAMPER COVER AND FITTINGS INSECURE.

Fail 10 Mar 2015 144,658 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 144,658 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 127,829 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 112,444 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 97,397 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 82,016 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 64,394 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 46,430 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 30,305 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 SXW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 VK05 SXW, 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 SXW registered?

VK05 SXW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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