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RF05 PHU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

149,386 mi
Last recorded149,386 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF05 PHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2023 149,386 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 119,179 miles

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 119,172 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Chip in windscreen

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 103,328 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 97,655 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2021 97,655 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2020 88,118 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 76,138 miles

under-tray fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2019 76,138 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under-tray fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2018 64,909 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all four (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

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

under-tray fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2017 54,000 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides ( front and rear) (3.5.1g)

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

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

under-trays fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 42,113 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 33,144 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 30,923 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 28,314 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 25,311 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 23,414 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 19,957 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 17,354 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 14,092 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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RF05 PHU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RF05 PHU, 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 RF05 PHU registered?

RF05 PHU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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