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RK55 XXH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,054 mi
Last recorded112,054 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK55 XXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 112,054 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 106,682 miles

nearside rear tyre cut outer wall

Fail 13 Sep 2017 106,682 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre cut outer wall

Pass 22 Sep 2016 101,464 miles

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge.

offside front tyre is wearing on both the edges

Fail 22 Sep 2016 101,464 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed offside rear (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front tyre is wearing on outer edge.

offside front tyre is wearing on both the edges

Pass 22 Sep 2015 95,959 miles

pin hole in the offside front anti-roll bar drop link dust cover

Fail 15 Sep 2015 95,959 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

pin hole in the offside front anti-roll bar drop link dust cover

Pass 23 Sep 2014 90,228 miles

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Fail 23 Sep 2014 90,228 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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Pass 23 Sep 2013 84,822 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 84,822 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 77,919 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light staying on.

Fail 13 Sep 2012 77,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light staying on.

Pass 16 Sep 2011 67,913 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 67,913 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 56,299 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 56,299 miles

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,032 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 33,586 miles

n/s/f cv gaiter slight grease seapage.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 23,449 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 XXH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XXH, 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 XXH registered?

RK55 XXH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is RK55 XXH safe to buy?

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