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RN05 XJA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

152,848 mi
Last recorded152,848 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 XJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 152,848 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 3 Jun 2016 152,848 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 136,799 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 133,663 miles

EML illuminated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 115,585 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Oct 2012 115,572 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Oct 2011 107,093 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 90,035 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front inner brake pads wearing low and brake discs lipped

front wipers smeary

rear wiper noisey

Pass 17 Aug 2010 90,035 miles

Coolant leak

front inner brake pads wearing low and brake discs lipped

front wipers smeary

rear wiper noisey

Pass 12 Aug 2009 78,167 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 65,907 miles

N/S/F INNER CV BOOT SPLIT

N/S/R TYRE LOW (2MM)

O/S/R TYRE HAS NAIL IN IT

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW

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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RN05 XJA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 RN05 XJA, 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 RN05 XJA registered?

RN05 XJA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 August 2005.

Is RN05 XJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN05 XJA shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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