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RJ55 NLO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,105 mi
Last recorded87,105 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 NLO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 87,105 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2024 87,105 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 63,827 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 62,248 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 62,247 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 60,858 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 59,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 59,257 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2019 56,772 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 54,820 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 51,994 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 49,363 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 46,993 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 43,423 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front brake discs corroded on surfaces.

Pass 6 Feb 2013 39,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs are slightly scored

Fail 6 Feb 2013 39,104 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs are slightly scored

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 36,463 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs pitted

Fail 22 Feb 2011 33,690 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front discs pitted

Pass 23 Feb 2010 30,619 miles

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

advise on nearside front c/v boot has small split by securing clip on shaft

front and rear brake discs have slight surface rust

nearside rear and offside rear seat belts not fully tested due too child seat fitted

nearside rear tyre wearing on shoulder treads

strong advise on offside rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit

Pass 20 Mar 2009 28,631 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 25,646 miles

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 NLO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 NLO, 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 NLO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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