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RK55 XWY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

107,479 mi
Last recorded107,479 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 XWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 107,479 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 107,475 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 95,085 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 95,084 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front 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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 80,282 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 80,282 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 66,249 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 55,476 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 30 Nov 2018 55,476 miles

Offside Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 50,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre very worn on inner edge

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

Fail 16 Nov 2017 50,584 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre very worn on inner edge

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 44,805 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 38,776 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 31,939 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 27,592 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Nov 2012 24,639 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 21,218 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 18,732 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 18,732 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2009 15,428 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 11,210 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 11,210 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 XWY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XWY, 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 XWY registered?

RK55 XWY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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