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RK55 WYY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

112,570 mi
Last recorded112,570 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 WYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2026 112,570 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2025 109,295 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 105,404 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged split on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 99,750 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 93,340 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush to body (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 90,173 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 90,173 miles

Rear Brake performance not tested H/Brake (1.2.1 (g))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 87,464 miles

Front No.Plate starting to deteriorate

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 83,898 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 79,218 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 73,947 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside (2.7.3)

Front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2016 69,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 64,434 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,165 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 51,569 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 44,316 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 38,770 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 27,735 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 2,154 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 2,154 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 16,025 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 WYY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 WYY, 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 WYY registered?

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

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