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RJ55 XUB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

51,480 mi
Last recorded51,480 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 XUB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 51,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2026 51,473 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2025 49,995 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted0

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2024 47,836 miles

Central Rear stop light inop.

Engine cover and under trays fitted----

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 47,791 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear stop light inop.

Engine cover and under trays fitted----

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 46,114 miles

Central Rear stop light inop.

Engine cover and under trays fitted---

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 44,639 miles

Central Rear stop light inop.

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Pass 7 Sep 2021 43,206 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Pass 15 Sep 2020 41,199 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted..

Pass 11 Sep 2019 39,580 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 38,045 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,997 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 33,370 miles

engine cover and under cover fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 30,886 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 27,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 25,105 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 22,020 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 89,055 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 15,724 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 56,868 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 11,230 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 8,244 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 XUB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XUB, 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 XUB registered?

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

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