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DA05 RXM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

77,365 mi
Last recorded77,365 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 RXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 77,365 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2025 72,960 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2025 70,776 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 69,657 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 66,888 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 65,306 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 63,433 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 62,379 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 60,252 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 57,574 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 55,406 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 55,042 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 52,664 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 52,662 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 49,713 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 46,701 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 43,546 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 40,330 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 36,068 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,524 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 26,744 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 19,965 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 19,962 miles

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

Nearside 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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DA05 RXM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 DA05 RXM, 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 DA05 RXM registered?

DA05 RXM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is DA05 RXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA05 RXM shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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