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RK55 WZE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,490 mi
Last recorded145,490 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 WZE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 145,490 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 145,490 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 138,672 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jan 2017 138,672 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2016 133,612 miles

Both front brake discs back plate slightly deteriorated

rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 26 Jan 2016 133,612 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement BRAKE BINDING (3.5.1k)

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs inner face worn/corroded

rear brake pads wearing low

ront brake BACK PLATES corroded /deteriated

Pass 8 Dec 2014 127,191 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 116,578 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 105,634 miles

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

Offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge - Advise wheel alignment check.

Pass 28 Nov 2011 96,530 miles

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

both front wiper blades smearing

Fail 18 Nov 2011 96,112 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front wiper blades smearing

Pass 15 Nov 2010 84,372 miles

Oil leak

Oil stains around offside front shock absorber

Pass 20 Oct 2009 70,797 miles

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

dammage to o/s/rear sill

Pass 23 Sep 2008 78,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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 WZE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 WZE, 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 WZE registered?

RK55 WZE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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