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AF55 RTZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,245 mi
Last recorded138,245 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 RTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 138,245 miles

Front Bumper damaged

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Oct 2019 138,103 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Pass 10 Oct 2018 126,987 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 126,647 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Upper position lamp not working

Offside Front driver side repitor not working while door open

Pass 10 Oct 2017 114,217 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2017 114,036 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater not working mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 103,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 103,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 94,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 84,607 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 73,878 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 62,487 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 50,075 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 34,607 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 28,849 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 21,926 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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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AF55 RTZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AF55 RTZ, 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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AF55 RTZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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