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RJ05 OER

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

165,829 mi
Last recorded165,829 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ05 OER
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 165,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 165,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 126,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside outer sill damaged

Fail 20 Sep 2016 126,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre worn on edges

Nearside outer sill damaged

Pass 23 Mar 2016 104,621 miles

bolt missing from front exhaust surport

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 23 Mar 2016 104,621 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

bolt missing from front exhaust surport

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 29 Sep 2014 95,193 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 95,193 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 93,715 miles

front wishbones- rear bushes starting to split

o/s/f tyre worn more on inner shoulder

Pass 8 Mar 2013 87,124 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 82,131 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 76,098 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,938 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 65,365 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 62,493 miles

light marking to windscreen

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2008 62,493 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs are getting worn and pitted

front brake pads are low

light marking to windscreen

undertrays fitted

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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RJ05 OER is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RJ05 OER, 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 RJ05 OER registered?

RJ05 OER is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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