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RV05 RXK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

37,928 mi
Last recorded37,928 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 RXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 37,928 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 36,550 miles

all tyres cracking

Fail 16 Feb 2022 36,550 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cracks with cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all tyres cracking

Pass 26 Feb 2021 35,575 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 35,206 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 33,380 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight corrosion on all brake discs

Slight perishing on all tyres and front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2018 32,621 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Fail 9 Mar 2018 32,619 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (3.5.1i)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring view of testable components

Pass 8 Mar 2017 30,334 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVER FITTED

Pass 2 Mar 2016 29,286 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front tyres wearing slightly on inside

Pass 19 Mar 2015 28,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/side and n/side front brake disc slightly wor and rusted

Fail 18 Mar 2015 28,320 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/side and n/side front brake disc slightly wor and rusted

Pass 17 Mar 2014 26,898 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,586 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 24,586 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 22,132 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/side and n/side front tyres wearing slight on inside

Pass 2 Apr 2011 19,321 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 16,749 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,554 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 13,554 miles

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

n/side front tyre wearing on inside and getting low

Pass 3 Apr 2008 10,236 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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RV05 RXK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RXK, 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 RXK registered?

RV05 RXK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 March 2005.

Is RV05 RXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV05 RXK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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