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RK55 WZR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

234,021 mi
Last recorded234,021 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 WZR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 234,021 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2020 210,501 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 207,331 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 196,969 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 182,827 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 163,762 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2016 163,762 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 146,081 miles

Both front tyres wearimg on inner edge

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 130,947 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2013 114,531 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres vey low on edges but raised tread (strong advise)

nearside front outer driveshaft gaitor deteriorating

offside rear indicator showing white light

Pass 13 Feb 2012 97,246 miles

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

Front discs lipped and corroding on insides

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 81,094 miles

engine oil on minimum level mark

Pass 8 Mar 2010 66,369 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 51,278 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 41,591 miles

2 nails in n/s/r tyre

partial test to n/s/r seatbelt [child seat fitted]

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 WZR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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

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