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RJ55 UXB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

119,989 mi
Last recorded119,989 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 UXB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 119,989 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2024 119,987 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 113,589 miles

Both front lower arm rear bushes perished

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jan 2023 113,585 miles

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

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

Both front lower arm rear bushes perished

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Feb 2022 108,674 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 108,674 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 105,350 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 101,851 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2020 101,851 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 93,883 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 93,883 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 87,314 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2018 87,314 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Jun 2017 86,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Outer CV joint gaiter insecure but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 84,670 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 81,180 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 76,429 miles

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

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter split and leaking.

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

Offside rear disc brake back plate corroded.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 71,672 miles

Front brake calipers binding slightly (both sides)

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

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

Offside rear disc back plate corroded.

Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,342 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear disc brake back plate corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2011 60,077 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 53,303 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 44,344 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 44,344 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 33,504 miles

slight surface rust on exhaust

underbody covers fitted

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 UXB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 UXB, 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 UXB registered?

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

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