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RA55 UXW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

147,251 mi
Last recorded147,251 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA55 UXW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 147,251 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 144,850 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 144,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 142,842 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Aug 2018 142,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 139,739 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 139,739 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)

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)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 136,319 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin soon ( required ) (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement ( mounted in sub frame ) (6.1.D.1a)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ( worn - split ) (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( no lock service and parking brake ) (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both - ( aluminium ) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside - both - worn / limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate ( repair - fix - required ) (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ( rear suspension parts / components mountings area ) (6.1.B.2)

Bumper insecure sharp edge ( taped ) ()

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view seriously damaged outer plastic, not affecting the rear view. ( taped ) (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Jul 2016 136,319 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin soon ( required ) (3.5.1g)

Centre Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement ( mounted in sub frame ) (6.1.D.1a)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour nearside and offside - ( both ) (1.4.A.2f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt ( worn - split ) (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm side tyre wrong size replaced with spare. (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. ( no lock service and parking brake ) (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside - both - ( aluminium ) (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nearside and offside - both - worn / limit (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate ( repair - fix - required ) (5.4.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion ( rear suspension parts / components mountings area ) (6.1.B.2)

Bumper insecure sharp edge ( taped ) ()

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view seriously damaged outer plastic, not affecting the rear view. ( taped ) (8.1.2a)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 134,021 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jul 2015 134,021 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 132,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 132,341 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 125,638 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 115,279 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 115,279 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 95,568 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 95,567 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,719 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 69,766 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 56,844 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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 UXW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UXW, 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 UXW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 December 2005.

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