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RJ55 UWY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

140,538 mi
Last recorded140,538 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 UWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 140,538 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 14 Oct 2017 140,503 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Oct 2016 137,147 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Fail 15 Oct 2016 137,146 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt DROP LINK (2.4.G.2)

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 13 Oct 2015 135,646 miles

BRAKE WARNING LIGHT ON

Pass 17 Oct 2014 133,150 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 126,518 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 121,140 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 111,669 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,510 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 92,083 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 81,735 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 UWY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UWY, 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 UWY registered?

RJ55 UWY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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