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LN54 RXM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

144,287 mi
Last recorded144,287 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN54 RXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2026 144,287 miles

EML on!

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension very rusty/corroding

n/s/r tyre low on air and worn on edges

small split o/s/f antiroll bar link boot!

Fail 16 Feb 2026 144,287 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

EML on!

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension very rusty/corroding

n/s/r tyre low on air and worn on edges

small split o/s/f antiroll bar link boot!

Pass 14 Feb 2025 143,363 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2025 143,363 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 142,208 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front discs corroding

Pass 21 Feb 2023 140,872 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 139,512 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 137,422 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 137,417 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 131,317 miles

Nearside Front lower suspension arm inner bush worn

Pass 12 Feb 2019 126,715 miles

Nearside Front tyre wall split but no cord showing

Fail 12 Feb 2019 126,713 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre wall split but no cord showing

Pass 2 Feb 2018 120,946 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Fail 2 Feb 2018 120,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 2 Feb 2017 114,902 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 109,275 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 109,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 95,189 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 84,350 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2013 76,979 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 68,885 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 68,885 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 60,923 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 52,747 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 42,860 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 32,369 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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LN54 RXM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LN54 RXM, 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 LN54 RXM registered?

LN54 RXM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is LN54 RXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN54 RXM shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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