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RJ55 LYF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,912 mi
Last recorded138,912 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 LYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2013 138,912 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 138,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 124,537 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 18 Sep 2012 124,412 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2011 107,787 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 88,329 miles

both rear tyres have slight run out on tread

Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,343 miles

front no plate worn

Pass 1 Sep 2008 50,532 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 50,532 miles

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

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 LYF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 LYF, 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 LYF registered?

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

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