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RF55 HAU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

117,046 mi
Last recorded117,046 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF55 HAU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 117,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 12 Jan 2021 117,046 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 17 Jan 2020 113,881 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Fail 17 Jan 2020 113,881 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted obscuring testable items from view

Pass 18 Jan 2019 106,667 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 18 Jan 2019 106,667 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2018 62,079 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Nov 2016 89,781 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine bay and under body covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2015 86,238 miles

front tyres worn more on the inner edges

play in the n/s steering rack end

small splits in the lower arm rear bushes

Pass 14 Nov 2014 84,042 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes are split

play in the n/s steering rack end

Pass 14 Nov 2013 81,002 miles

bonnet stay mounting plate is missing

front lower arm rear bushes in poor condition

slight play in the n/s of the steering rack , possibly rack end

Pass 14 Nov 2012 78,307 miles

n/s/r tyre is worn low and has a nail in

o/s/r tyre is worn close to the wear bars

play in the n/s of the steering rack ,possibly rack end

Fail 14 Nov 2012 78,307 miles

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

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre is worn low and has a nail in

o/s/r tyre is worn close to the wear bars

play in the n/s of the steering rack ,possibly rack end

Pass 18 Nov 2011 74,936 miles

n/s/r tyre high level tread low

slight play in inner rack ends

Pass 17 Nov 2010 71,191 miles

slight play in n/s inner rack end

Pass 12 Nov 2009 66,199 miles

slight play at n/s wheel , possibly in the rack

Pass 8 Nov 2008 62,127 miles

n/s cv boot is in poor condition

tyres worn on the inner edge

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 HAU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RF55 HAU, 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 HAU registered?

RF55 HAU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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