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RV05 SZD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

107,116 mi
Last recorded107,116 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 107,116 miles

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

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

EML light on

Pass 6 Mar 2025 102,849 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 22 Feb 2025 102,763 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

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

engine management light on

Pass 24 Feb 2024 99,066 miles

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

EML lamp illuminated

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

nearside headlight slightly dim

offside headlight slightly dim

Fail 24 Feb 2024 99,066 miles

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

EML lamp illuminated

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

nearside headlight slightly dim

offside headlight slightly dim

Pass 7 Mar 2023 95,972 miles

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

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

eml on

Fail 25 Feb 2023 95,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

eml on

Pass 16 Mar 2022 92,874 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured pail in colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 89,852 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 84,597 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 64,691 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Jan 2019 64,691 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 61,597 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 58,798 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 55,088 miles

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

front wiper blades slight smear (clears screen)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 50,706 miles

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

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

coolant staining around lower timing covers[coolant level on minimum]

nearside and offside wishbone rear bushes deteriorated[not resulting in excessive movement at time of test]

Pass 14 Feb 2014 47,724 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 44,947 miles

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

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

both front tyre treads wearing low

exhaust corroded

uneven wear nearside rear tyre tread

Pass 17 Feb 2012 41,455 miles

Exhaust corroded (Minor)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 36,868 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 36,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 32,202 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 32,202 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 26,416 miles

Fuel flap catch "sticky"

Pass 22 Feb 2008 20,205 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 SZD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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