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DE55 RWL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

140,669 mi
Last recorded140,669 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 RWL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 140,669 miles

Front front indicators showing white

Fail 19 Nov 2020 140,662 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front front indicators showing white

Pass 29 Nov 2019 126,412 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 111,744 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 97,021 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 92,321 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 87,336 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 83,472 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake back plates are corroded.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 80,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing low on edges 205/55/16

rear brake backplates corroded

rear number plate affixed with tape

small chips in screen

Pass 16 Nov 2012 73,651 miles

offside and nearside rear brake backplates coroded

Pass 25 Nov 2011 65,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Nov 2011 65,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Nov 2010 56,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 46,633 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/rear of vehicle unable to fully test seat belt

tested in wet conditions

Pass 1 Dec 2008 36,113 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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DE55 RWL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DE55 RWL, 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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DE55 RWL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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