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XBX 890T

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

59,655 mi
Last recorded59,655 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXBX 890T
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2021 59,655 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion present though out under side of car

Pass 6 Nov 2020 52,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

Fail 24 Oct 2020 52,677 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge close to canvas

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge close to canvas

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all steering and suspension components has light corrosion

wipers leaving slight smears

Pass 5 Nov 2019 47,359 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 47,359 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 41,963 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 32,698 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 24,173 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 14,133 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 6,579 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 6,341 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 5,825 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 5,363 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 4,853 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 4,103 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 3,434 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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XBX 890T is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 XBX 890T, 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 XBX 890T registered?

XBX 890T is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2005.

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