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RJ55 JNU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,802 mi
Last recorded147,802 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 JNU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 147,802 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 147,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 136,154 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 136,154 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 124,298 miles

Dampness present on top of fuel filter housing.

Nearside Front tyre perishing.

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

both front brake discs have wear lips on outer edges.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Fail 12 Oct 2018 124,289 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Dampness present on top of fuel filter housing.

Nearside Front tyre perishing.

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner edge.

Offside Front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge.

both front brake discs have wear lips on outer edges.

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

Pass 10 Oct 2017 122,605 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 10 Oct 2017 112,600 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2016 100,244 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 100,244 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 80,557 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 80,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 74,063 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2015 74,063 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2014 55,363 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 51,152 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 46,046 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 38,861 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 32,247 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,981 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Sep 2008 18,754 miles

n/s/f tyre on wear bars

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inner edge and on wear bars

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 JNU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RJ55 JNU, 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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RJ55 JNU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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