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WX55 MXF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

208,150 mi
Last recorded208,150 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX55 MXF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2024 208,150 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 191,120 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2023 190,873 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 178,587 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 162,437 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2021 162,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged + twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted and braking performance affected bolt missing (lower) (1.1.16 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Feb 2021 162,002 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn stabilizer link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front tyre rated t

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre rated h

head lamp main beam image not level

Pass 25 Jan 2020 149,421 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2020 149,189 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2019 138,039 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2019 137,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 127,397 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 102,070 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 102,184 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL tyres 3mm and offside rear wearing off on inner edge 2056015 (4.1.E.1)

offside headlight output dull

Fail 10 Nov 2015 102,184 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL tyres 3mm and offside rear wearing off on inner edge 2056015 (4.1.E.1)

offside headlight output dull

Pass 5 Nov 2014 94,066 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s headlight output slightly dim

Pass 9 Nov 2013 81,686 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Nov 2012 68,336 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 57,188 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 48,433 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Nov 2009 36,587 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2009 36,587 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,356 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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WX55 MXF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WX55 MXF, 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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WX55 MXF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 November 2005.

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