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FD54 RCX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

176,288 mi
Last recorded176,288 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD54 RCX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 176,288 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 170,585 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 164,073 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 157,646 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 157,646 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 149,166 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 149,166 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 142,810 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 137,736 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Dec 2018 131,278 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 124,724 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2016 116,628 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 110,157 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 103,759 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 103,759 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Dec 2013 100,228 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 100,281 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 94,468 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 88,279 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Dec 2011 88,274 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 79,946 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 71,395 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 71,395 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 63,206 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 55,490 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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FD54 RCX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 FD54 RCX, 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 FD54 RCX registered?

FD54 RCX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 January 2005.

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