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RF55 VWV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,412 mi
Last recorded97,412 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2018 97,412 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

off side rear brake back plate corroded

Fail 17 Sep 2018 97,411 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

off side rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2017 93,798 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald but no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 9 Sep 2017 93,798 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge bald but no cords showing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 87,524 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,539 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,186 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 230,886 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 221,511 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014
Pass 28 May 2014 208,802 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 208,802 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2013 198,268 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 192,545 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 175,820 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 175,820 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 156,812 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 142,583 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 129,028 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 121,482 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 92,783 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 67,411 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 VWV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VWV, 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 VWV registered?

RF55 VWV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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