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YX05 XNL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,435 mi
Last recorded146,435 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 XNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 146,435 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 139,168 miles

Rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 25 Apr 2023 134,135 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 24 Apr 2023 134,131 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2022 127,275 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2022 127,275 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 120,094 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2020 115,945 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 112,845 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 109,175 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 103,896 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 93,804 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 82,794 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 71,810 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 62,613 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 51,705 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,979 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,473 miles

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

n/s/f underwing mudshield insecure and rubbing on antiroll bar link

Pass 20 Mar 2009 22,994 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear tyres starting to crack in tread ok when tested

Fail 20 Mar 2009 22,994 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear tyres starting to crack in tread ok when tested

Pass 20 Mar 2008 16,276 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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YX05 XNL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YX05 XNL, 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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YX05 XNL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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