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RJ55 FBL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,190 mi
Last recorded89,190 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 FBL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 89,190 miles

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

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

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Pass 18 Aug 2017 68,591 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f and n/s/f have slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r have slightly lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,920 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,851 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 31,677 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 30,169 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 30,168 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 28,796 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 27,389 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 25,436 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 23,273 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 21,373 miles

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)

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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RJ55 FBL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RJ55 FBL, 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 RJ55 FBL registered?

RJ55 FBL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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