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RK55 XVX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

74,625 mi
Last recorded74,625 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 XVX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 74,625 miles

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

Front wipers poor Recommend renewal

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Sep 2016 74,625 miles

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

Front wipers poor Recommend renewal

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly wearing inner edge

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 73,407 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 73,407 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 69,715 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2013 65,898 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 61,914 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 58,080 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 58,080 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 53,396 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 48,141 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 37,404 miles

belly pan fitted

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2008 37,404 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

belly pan fitted

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 XVX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XVX, 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 XVX registered?

RK55 XVX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is RK55 XVX safe to buy?

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