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VN05 OXR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

91,547 mi
Last recorded91,547 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 OXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 91,547 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 86,041 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2019 86,041 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 78,283 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 13 May 2017 72,951 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 66,492 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 66,159 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2015 59,749 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 52,583 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 45,604 miles

o/s & n/s/r back plates slightly deterated

Pass 3 May 2012 40,010 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 34,130 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 28,196 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 20,330 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 12,778 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 OXR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 OXR, 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 OXR registered?

VN05 OXR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 May 2005.

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The MOT history for VN05 OXR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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