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RJ55 XTV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,899 mi
Last recorded165,899 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 XTV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2023 165,899 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Jul 2022 155,815 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 146,532 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 139,534 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2020 139,525 miles

Nearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2019 129,314 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 129,312 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 117,233 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 107,231 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2016 95,872 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear bump stops perished

nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 17 Sep 2015 89,257 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear bump stops badly perished

both rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 16 Sep 2015 89,256 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear bump stops badly perished

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 18 Sep 2014 83,204 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 75,678 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 66,508 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 66,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2011 57,645 miles

front discs worn

rear disc pads low

Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,571 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 38,472 miles

o/s rear tyre worn to limit and tread splitting

Pass 16 Sep 2008 28,694 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 XTV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XTV, 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 XTV registered?

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

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