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RA55 UXU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

204,095 mi
Last recorded204,095 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 UXU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2021 204,095 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 204,095 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 200,138 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear shockers covers loose

Fail 13 Jan 2020 200,138 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid caliper (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rear shockers covers loose

Pass 17 Jan 2019 194,197 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jan 2019 194,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 Jan 2018 189,580 miles

engine management light illuminated

Pass 17 Jan 2017 184,254 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Jan 2017 184,254 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2016 174,481 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE OUTER (PIN HOLE) (2.5.C.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly NEARSIDE FRONT (2.5.B.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 174,481 miles

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords NEARSIDE REAR INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed OFFSIDE FRONT INNER EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt NEARSIDE OUTER (PIN HOLE) (2.5.C.1a)

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly NEARSIDE FRONT (2.5.B.1b)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement NEARSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement OFFSIDE FRONT LOWER ARM INNER REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 169,773 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Oct 2013 158,775 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 158,775 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 147,052 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 147,000 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 130,641 miles

Nearside inner driveshaft boot very badly split

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 130,637 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside inner driveshaft boot very badly split

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 110,404 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 90,440 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 90,440 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 65,472 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 UXU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 UXU, 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 UXU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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