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RV05 XZY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,510 mi
Last recorded142,510 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2018 142,510 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 133,433 miles

Body has slight damage

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

Fail 4 Jul 2017 133,339 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Body has slight damage

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 123,315 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 123,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2015 112,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 112,912 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Jul 2014 101,684 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 101,684 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 93,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 10 Jul 2012 85,726 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Fail 9 Jul 2012 85,728 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 7 Jun 2011 75,023 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 65,384 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 49,906 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Feb 2009 49,906 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XZY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XZY, 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 XZY registered?

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

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