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DA05 RXW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

345,588 mi
Last recorded345,588 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 RXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 345,588 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 345,581 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 324,962 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 279,755 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Mar 2016 241,662 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 204,122 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear brake backing plate deteriorated

Fail 28 Mar 2014 167,206 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 167,206 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 May 2013 165,663 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 151,631 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2012 151,631 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2011 131,523 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 131,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 119,095 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 119,095 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 93,474 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 62,223 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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DA05 RXW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RXW, 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 RXW registered?

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

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