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RK55 XXF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

109,773 mi
Last recorded109,773 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 XXF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 109,773 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front brake back plates corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2019 109,773 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both front brake back plates corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2018 107,409 miles

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

front back plates corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2017 106,192 miles

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

front brake back plates corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2017 106,192 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

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

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2016 103,284 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2016 103,823 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 103,703 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 96,252 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 90,069 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2014 90,066 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 78,382 miles

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

front number plate cracked

rear number plate delaminating

Fail 3 Sep 2013 78,382 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cut in n/s/f tyre wall

front number plate cracked

o/s wiper starting to smear screen

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 21 Aug 2012 61,749 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Rear differential leaking.

Pass 19 Aug 2011 49,957 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 42,850 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 42,850 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

advise fron and rear brake discs corroded /worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,486 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 31,151 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 XXF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XXF, 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 XXF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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