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RK55 CDU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,213 mi
Last recorded133,213 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 CDU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 133,213 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 133,207 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dipped beam (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 121,556 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 108,597 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 102,649 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside shoulder

spare wheel well corroded

Fail 25 Aug 2016 102,649 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

spare wheel well corroded

both rear bump stops perrished

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing unevenly on inside shoulder

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 100,424 miles

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

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

bump stops perished

front brake disc back plates corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear brake discs back plate insecure

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

rear wiper not clearing window effectively

Fail 27 Aug 2015 100,424 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

bump stops perished

front brake disc back plates corroded

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear brake discs back plate insecure

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

rear wiper not clearing window effectively

Pass 26 Aug 2014 97,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear bumpstop perished and fallen down

Pass 30 Aug 2013 98,376 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear bumpstop perished and fallen down

Fail 29 Aug 2013 98,376 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear bumpstop perished and fallen down

Pass 30 Aug 2012 90,033 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 85,801 miles

tightened cv boot clip due to loose and leaking grease (PRS).

Fail 22 Aug 2011 85,801 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

tightened cv boot clip due to loose and leaking grease (PRS).

Pass 23 Aug 2010 78,215 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 57,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 57,881 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,647 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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RK55 CDU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RK55 CDU, 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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RK55 CDU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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