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VN05 OXF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

228,941 mi
Last recorded228,941 miles
Recorded on16 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 OXF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2025 228,941 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section slight blow at joint and slight blow at deteriorating weld joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorating.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges, (Alignment) (5.2.3 (e))

oil sump damp/oil leak.

Fail 16 May 2025 228,940 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section slight blow at joint and slight blow at deteriorating weld joint. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device deteriorating.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn on inner edges, (Alignment) (5.2.3 (e))

oil sump damp/oil leak.

Pass 28 May 2024 214,629 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 201,264 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 201,262 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2022 185,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm- screw (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2021 169,753 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear sticking slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover slightly deteriotated

Fail 29 May 2021 169,651 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside rear sticking slightly (1.2.1 (b) (i))

nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint dust cover slightly deteriotated

offside front outer driveshaft boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2020 160,210 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

play in both front lower suspension arm forward bushes

Pass 5 Jun 2019 145,795 miles

front exhaust flexi section slightly deteriorated

nearside headlight dip beam light output slightly reduced

slight play in nearside front suspension arm forward bush

Pass 26 May 2018 133,011 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 118,672 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 107,179 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

front brakes just in balance (off side sticking slightly)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 97,515 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn to 1.6mm minimum tread depth

Pass 6 Jun 2014 85,959 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 74,067 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 61,462 miles

air bag warning lamp on

both front and n/s/r tyres wearing low

Pass 21 May 2011 46,988 miles

offside front brake pads about 3/4 worn

Pass 22 May 2010 34,972 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

airbag warning light on

nail in offside rear tyre and low pressure

Pass 16 May 2009 23,971 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 14,605 miles
Fail 24 May 2008 14,597 miles

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

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 OXF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OXF, 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 OXF registered?

VN05 OXF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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