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RA55 UXY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

240,447 mi
Last recorded240,447 miles
Recorded on27 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2014 240,447 miles

Engine light on

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

Oil leak

Rear washer inop

Fail 27 May 2014 240,446 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Engine light on

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

Oil leak

Rear washer inop

Pass 13 Oct 2009 112,064 miles

Advise n/s/r + o/s/r seat belts not checked, child seats fitted.

Fail 12 Oct 2009 112,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s/r + o/s/r seat belts not checked, child seats fitted.

Pass 6 Nov 2008 79,516 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 UXY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UXY, 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 UXY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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