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VN54 VXE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,222 mi
Last recorded142,222 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN54 VXE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2013 142,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 131,527 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 120,602 miles

keep check on front number plate condition. noise from clutch/flywheel???

Fail 1 Mar 2011 120,602 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

keep check on front number plate condition. noise from clutch/flywheel???

Pass 18 Feb 2010 10,880 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 10,880 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

keep check on front pads & discs for wear. all other tyres approx 3 m m

Pass 12 Feb 2009 95,077 miles

Both the rear tyres are close to the legal limit

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

The rear seat base is loose

There is a slight bind in both front wheel when spun

Pass 25 Jan 2008 85,395 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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VN54 VXE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN54 VXE, 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 VN54 VXE registered?

VN54 VXE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 February 2005.

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