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RA55 DVL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

200,605 mi
Last recorded200,605 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 DVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 200,605 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 200,605 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 191,044 miles

Oil leak ()

surface rust on underbody

Pass 13 Jan 2017 171,237 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 171,220 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 153,159 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 135,376 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 119,950 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oi level low

Fail 8 Jan 2014 119,950 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oi level low

Pass 11 Dec 2012 101,754 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 80,840 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 56,477 miles

diesel smoke emissions not detected by smoke analyser NO PRINT OUT (PASS)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 46,527 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2008 35,945 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 35,945 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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RA55 DVL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc 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 DVL, 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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RA55 DVL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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