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8 UXO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

107,043 mi
Last recorded107,043 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration8 UXO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2020 107,043 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2016 107,029 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 101,483 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2013 96,557 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 85,643 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front brake discs rusty through standing

Pass 8 Feb 2011 83,536 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted.

Fail 8 Feb 2011 83,536 miles

Both front brake discs slightly pitted.

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 80,496 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 77,104 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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8 UXO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 8 UXO, 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 8 UXO registered?

8 UXO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is 8 UXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 8 UXO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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