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RA55 DVO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

125,472 mi
Last recorded125,472 miles
Recorded on9 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 DVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2017 125,472 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 125,472 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 May 2016 113,171 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 97,527 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2014 93,266 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2014 93,266 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Dec 2013 82,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

transmission oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2013 82,537 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

transmission oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2012 70,738 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 70,682 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 59,589 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 59,589 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 49,419 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 38,059 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 27,792 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 27,792 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 DVO 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 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DVO, 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 DVO registered?

RA55 DVO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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