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RJ55 NLU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

116,364 mi
Last recorded116,364 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 NLU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 116,364 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 104,239 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 97,709 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 33,307 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 31,810 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 26,950 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 26,950 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 37,406 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 37,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 18,797 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 15,107 miles

Advise front number plate cracked

Advise offside front tyre has small hole and split but not showing inner cord

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 NLU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 NLU, 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 NLU registered?

RJ55 NLU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for RJ55 NLU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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