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RA05 MHL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

183,186 mi
Last recorded183,186 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA05 MHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2021 183,186 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn advise 4 wheel alignment check (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn advise 4 wheel alignment check (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 168,970 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge advise wheel alignment check (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavily worn on very inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 159,622 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test camera & phone holder in swept area of screen ()

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 146,013 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav holder ()

Pass 24 Aug 2017 133,516 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 24 Aug 2017 133,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt perishing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated X2 (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 117,760 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 101,151 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 86,967 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 75,464 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2013 75,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2012 66,708 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 59,497 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 52,005 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 43,161 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 31,587 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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RA05 MHL 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 87.5%.

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 RA05 MHL, 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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RA05 MHL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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