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WX05 XZR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

137,044 mi
Last recorded137,044 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX05 XZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 137,044 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2015 131,061 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 130,795 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 119,951 miles

brake pad wearing light is on

engine management light is on

Fail 2 Oct 2014 119,950 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pad wearing light is on

engine management light is on

Pass 7 Sep 2013 111,662 miles

o/s rear brake binding slighly

Pass 31 Aug 2012 102,441 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

brake pad warning light on

engine managment light on

front brake pad sensor wires disconected

n/s/r tyre has a split in the inner side wall

o/s/f brake backplate corroded

o/s/r brake backplate corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2011 93,926 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

Brake pad warning lamp on

engine management warning lamp on

Fail 14 Sep 2011 93,926 miles

Air bag warning lamp on

Brake pad warning lamp on

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 30 Sep 2010 84,276 miles

brake pad warning light on

front discs close to min thickness

Pass 11 Sep 2009 70,619 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 10 Sep 2009 70,594 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 16 Sep 2008 55,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,528 miles

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

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

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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WX05 XZR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WX05 XZR, 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 WX05 XZR registered?

WX05 XZR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 August 2005.

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