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VN05 OXE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Gold Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

119,609 mi
Last recorded119,609 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 OXE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 119,609 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 112,471 miles

unable to see brake fluid level clearly.

Fail 16 Nov 2015 112,455 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to see brake fluid level clearly.

Pass 18 Nov 2014 100,711 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 91,364 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 79,416 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Fail 15 Nov 2012 79,402 miles

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

both front brake discs corroded on inner face

Pass 16 Nov 2011 68,494 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 68,493 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 65,494 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 60,805 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 55,165 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 47,860 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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VN05 OXE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Gold with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VN05 OXE, 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 VN05 OXE registered?

VN05 OXE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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The MOT history for VN05 OXE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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