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R40 JPA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

150,094 mi
Last recorded150,094 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 JPA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 150,094 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 148,145 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2021 145,791 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 143,542 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2018 132,113 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2018 132,113 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 119,602 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 112,970 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 105,237 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 99,166 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 92,418 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 85,928 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 78,385 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 63,464 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 46,608 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Jan 2010 46,608 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 31,351 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 25,748 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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R40 JPA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R40 JPA, 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 R40 JPA registered?

R40 JPA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

Is R40 JPA safe to buy?

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