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RV05 RXH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

163,129 mi
Last recorded163,129 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 RXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 163,129 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nearside lower (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2017 163,048 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted.over heated due to binding (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' nearside lower (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 140,699 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 133,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 111,058 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 111,058 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 1 Nov 2013 105,424 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 89,204 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 75,894 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 63,992 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 47,729 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 43,761 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 40,192 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Feb 2008 27,982 miles

Offside front outer cv gaiter perished.

Offside rear indicator bulb slightly discoloured.

Stonechip/crack in zone A of windscreen. Two other small stonechips also in zone A, and three small stonechips found in nearside section of windscreen.

Fail 8 Feb 2008 27,982 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front outer cv gaiter starting to split around inner metal clip-Will soon need replacing.

Offside rear indicator bulb slightly discoloured.

Stonechip/crack in zone A of windscreen. Two other small stonechips also in zone A, and three small stonechips found in nearside section of windscreen.

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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RV05 RXH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 RV05 RXH, 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 RV05 RXH registered?

RV05 RXH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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