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RA55 DVC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

222,043 mi
Last recorded222,043 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 DVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 222,043 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 198,737 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 177,830 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 157,570 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2015 157,570 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 140,735 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 140,735 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 123,342 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 123,342 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 102,526 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 101,850 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 84,616 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 76,881 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 63,396 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 50,665 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGE

ENGINE UNDER TRAY FITTED

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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RA55 DVC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 RA55 DVC, 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 RA55 DVC registered?

RA55 DVC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is RA55 DVC safe to buy?

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