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DA55 RAX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,373 mi
Last recorded123,373 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA55 RAX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2020 123,373 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 99,318 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 69,305 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 68,196 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 68,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 62,576 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad warning light on

engine covers / undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Jul 2016 62,557 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pad warning light on

engine covers / undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Jul 2015 56,959 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,969 miles

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

all brake discs backing plates corrpded

n/s rear shockabsorber top cover insecure

Fail 16 Mar 2015 54,969 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs backing plates corrpded

n/s rear shockabsorber top cover insecure

Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,112 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r shocker cover broken

Pass 19 Mar 2013 35,964 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 31,391 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 27,305 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 21,678 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 17,538 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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DA55 RAX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DA55 RAX, 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 DA55 RAX registered?

DA55 RAX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 December 2005.

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