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RF55 WKD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

160,532 mi
Last recorded160,532 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 160,532 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 152,804 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 148,437 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 145,895 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2021 139,855 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 134,213 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 131,234 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 131,227 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides, excessively corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake back corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 130,974 miles

Brake discs corroded

Chip in windscreen

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Offside outer sill damaged

Fail 28 Mar 2018 130,974 miles

Brake discs corroded

Chip in windscreen

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre worn on edge

Offside outer sill damaged

Pass 27 Apr 2017 122,665 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear BACK PLATE CORROADED BADLEY

Pass 6 Apr 2016 114,264 miles

n/s front rear wishbone bush split

Fail 5 Apr 2016 114,264 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s front rear wishbone bush split

o/s and n/s rear and o/s front tyre low on tread pass due to tread pattern

Pass 24 Apr 2015 105,458 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 94,841 miles

o/s rear brake back plate rusted

o/s rear inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2013 86,095 miles

o/s rear inner wheel rim damaged

Pass 20 Apr 2012 73,407 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 64,105 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 64,105 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,773 miles

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

rear tyres deformed

Fail 26 Apr 2010 51,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

rear tyres deformed

Pass 28 Nov 2008 34,381 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 34,381 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

oil level on minimum.

osf brake very sloght bind developing.

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 WKD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WKD, 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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RF55 WKD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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