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NC05 RFJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,070 mi
Last recorded100,070 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC05 RFJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 100,070 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2016 100,070 miles

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

body under tray fitted obscuring some components

brake pipes greased

Fail 7 Jul 2016 100,068 miles

Fuel pipe insecure under body fuel cooler insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

body under tray fitted obscuring some components

brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Jan 2016 95,921 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 95,921 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 95,500 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 94,720 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 94,366 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 91,184 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 82,959 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 75,026 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 64,607 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 49,680 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,654 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 15,823 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 14,006 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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NC05 RFJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver 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 NC05 RFJ, 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 NC05 RFJ registered?

NC05 RFJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 June 2005.

Is NC05 RFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NC05 RFJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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