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RV55 EVN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,092 mi
Last recorded154,092 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 EVN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2021 154,092 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 150,519 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 140,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2018 128,869 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 117,160 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner on n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 117,160 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner on n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2016 10,118 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 89,084 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Sep 2014 79,461 miles

EML ON

Fail 3 Sep 2013 75,504 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 75,504 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 66,214 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 66,214 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2011 57,790 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 47,546 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,985 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,473 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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RV55 EVN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RV55 EVN, 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 RV55 EVN registered?

RV55 EVN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 September 2005.

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