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RJ55 XUD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

197,755 mi
Last recorded197,755 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 XUD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2023 197,755 miles

No Rear seat belt Check, He using it as a storage .

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( Both Side ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 197,755 miles

No Rear seat belt Check, He using it as a storage .

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively ( Both Side ) (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2022 191,098 miles

Coolant leak Coolant tank ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2022 191,098 miles

Coolant leak Coolant tank ()

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 186,919 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 186,884 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2020 175,480 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 163,620 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 149,059 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 125,829 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 125,827 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 121,224 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2015 108,612 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 96,440 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2014 96,440 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 85,742 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 80,212 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 80,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Sep 2011 70,509 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 59,668 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 47,965 miles

TRIED TO ADJUST BOTH HEADLAMPS BUT FOUND TOBE AT MAXIMUM TRAVEL.THEY ONLY JUST MEET LEVEL REQUIRED.

Fail 22 Sep 2008 35,354 miles

Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

off/side front tyre 205/60 VR 15 wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,354 miles

off/side front tyre 205/60 VR 15 wearing on inner edge

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 XUD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 XUD, 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 XUD registered?

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

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