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RF55 ENP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,297 mi
Last recorded184,297 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 ENP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 184,297 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 168,783 miles

ALL BRAKE BACKING PLATES CORRODED

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil OFFSIDE FRONT (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE REAR (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE REAR WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 168,783 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt OFFSIDE FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators incorrect colour BOTH REAR (1.4.A.2f)

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

Headlamp aim too high OFFSIDE (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering rack gaiter split OFFSIDE FRONT (2.2.D.2d)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort OFFSIDE (3.7.B.6a)

ALL BRAKE BACKING PLATES CORRODED

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil OFFSIDE FRONT (2.7.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NEARSIDE REAR (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit OFFSIDE REAR WEARING ON INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 149,056 miles

Front brake discs are slightly scored

Near side front and offside rear brake backing plates are corroded

Slight leak from offside front shock

Fail 25 Sep 2015 149,056 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake discs are slightly scored

Near side front and offside rear brake backing plates are corroded

Slight leak from offside front shock

Pass 18 Sep 2014 129,074 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

offside rear brake backing plate corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 108,620 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 108,611 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 88,100 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 87,930 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 68,234 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 53,161 miles

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)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 43,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 33,355 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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RF55 ENP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RF55 ENP, 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 RF55 ENP registered?

RF55 ENP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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