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J555 RDS

2007 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,694 mi
Last recorded138,694 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Skoda Octavia101,206 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ555 RDS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 138,694 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2026 138,694 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2025 124,583 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2025 124,583 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 112,771 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2024 112,768 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2023 100,433 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 100,433 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 86,006 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 86,005 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 68,887 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 68,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2019 48,366 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 45,788 miles

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on inside edge

Pass 29 Aug 2017 41,677 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake sticking a little and rear brake balance only just acceptable. possible calliper or cable and pads and discs. (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 37,683 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2016 37,679 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 33,559 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 29,954 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 25,015 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Aug 2013 24,870 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Aug 2012 21,508 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 18,160 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 14,257 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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J555 RDS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.7% with a typical mileage of 101,206 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 J555 RDS, 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 19 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was J555 RDS registered?

J555 RDS is a 2007 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 September 2007.

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