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RK55 AOV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

156,707 mi
Last recorded156,707 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 AOV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 6 Jan 2026 156,707 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2024 149,207 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 143,486 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 138,810 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 133,965 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 129,298 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2019 125,874 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2019 120,957 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 116,038 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2016 110,815 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 105,949 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 98,753 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 92,435 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2012 85,983 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 85,863 miles

corrosion areas suspension units

corrosion evident areas of braking system

corrosion evident brake discs

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

Pass 23 Nov 2010 85,728 miles

corrosion & wear evident brake discs

evidence of brake distortion poss due to disc condition

unable to check areas of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to covers

Pass 24 Nov 2009 81,843 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 67,420 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

poor pattern o/s/front dipped beam

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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RK55 AOV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RK55 AOV, 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 RK55 AOV registered?

RK55 AOV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2005.

Is RK55 AOV safe to buy?

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