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VX05 UJR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

186,580 mi
Last recorded186,580 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 UJR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2020 186,580 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 186,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2019 184,608 miles

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play

Offside Front CV boot has slight pinhole

Offside Rear Drop link has slight play

Wishbone rear bushes have slight movement

Pass 20 Jun 2018 182,901 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre close to limit

Offside Rear Drop link has slight play in ball joint

Pass 10 Jun 2017 179,897 miles

Front Both Cv boots have slight pin hole

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

Oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2017 179,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Both Cv boots have slight pin hole

Front Both wishbone rear bushes have slight movement

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2016 176,284 miles

Bottom wishbone bush has slight movement

Front both cv boots have slight pin holes

Front both wishbone rear bushes have slight movement

Pass 16 Jun 2015 171,987 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 170,332 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 168,132 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 167,944 miles

both front tyres deterioration on tread surface

Pass 22 Mar 2011 151,507 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 151,396 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 126,689 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 126,586 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front inner front bush very slight play

Pass 25 Mar 2009 113,804 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 109,622 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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VX05 UJR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 VX05 UJR, 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 VX05 UJR registered?

VX05 UJR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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