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RV05 RXR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,201 mi
Last recorded165,201 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV05 RXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 165,201 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre under inflated

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2019 165,201 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Outer All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Outer sill damaged

Nearside Rear Tyre under inflated

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 145,858 miles

Engine Management Light On

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

Fail 27 Apr 2018 145,858 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel system component leaking filter area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine Management Light On

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

Nearside Rear Outer sill damaged

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 126,939 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Apr 2016 107,886 miles

Engine Management Light displayed

both rear tyres age cracked

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

rear coil springs corroded

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 28 Apr 2015 87,492 miles

Engine management light illuminated

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 87,942 miles

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

Engine management light illuminated

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2014 64,437 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2014 64,437 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2013 51,625 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 51,625 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,554 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,768 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 31,237 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 31,237 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 27,914 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 20,813 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 RXR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RV05 RXR, 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 RXR registered?

RV05 RXR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 March 2005.

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