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RJ55 UCA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

145,264 mi
Last recorded145,264 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 UCA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 145,264 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 139,867 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 136,573 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 132,071 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 81,529 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 121,008 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 120,979 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 115,677 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 115,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 112,509 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 112,509 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 106,816 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 101,051 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 94,417 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 88,731 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 81,730 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 75,951 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 75,951 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 69,809 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 61,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 61,921 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 50,852 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 38,833 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 UCA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 UCA, 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 UCA registered?

RJ55 UCA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is RJ55 UCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ55 UCA shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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