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VN55 XSK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,663 mi
Last recorded164,663 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN55 XSK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 164,663 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 153,811 miles

Nearside Front sill showing signs of corrosion

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 146,188 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole losing a small amount of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre has damage to side wall consistent with being run flat at some point

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 146,187 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole losing a small amount of grease (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Front tyre worn inner edge

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear tyre has damage to side wall consistent with being run flat at some point

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 132,246 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 132,246 miles

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

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

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

Engine oil level on minimum

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear tyres worn off inner edge

Pass 2 Oct 2015 122,154 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 116,360 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket mounting bracket siezed making it unaccesable

Pass 5 Oct 2013 107,666 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 97,687 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2011 87,966 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 79,254 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 69,018 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2009 69,018 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 56,858 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 56,814 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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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VN55 XSK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VN55 XSK, 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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VN55 XSK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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