2005 Skoda Octavia 2.0L Diesel · SB05 XHH
2005 Skoda Octavia (2.0L, diesel). First registered 14 Jun 2005. Recorded mileage 150,598 miles. MOT expired on 27 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 150,598 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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SB05 XHH Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/08/2023
- 150,598 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
SB05 XHH MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Skoda Octavia (SB05 XHH) between August 2022 and August 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 15 August 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 14 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
SB05 XHH Mileage History
- 15/08/2022144,158 mi
- 16/08/2022144,158 mi
- 14/08/2023150,598 mi+6,440 mi
- 15/08/2023150,598 mi
Average of roughly 6,448 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Skoda Skoda Octavia Mk2
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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