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RV55 EVR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

82,659 mi
Last recorded82,659 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 EVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 82,659 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2026 82,659 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2025 79,580 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 76,559 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 73,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 70,718 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 67,848 miles

Both front console bushes splitting

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

Rear subframe heavily corroded

Wiper blades judder/smear

Pass 24 Aug 2020 64,709 miles

Both front console bushes splitting

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 64,707 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front console bushes splitting

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 62,246 miles

Both front console bushes splitting

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

Wiper blades poor

Pass 3 Aug 2018 58,263 miles

Both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

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

N/S/F brake back plate corroded

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

O/S/F brake back plate missing

Pass 30 Aug 2017 55,389 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 51,272 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 47,066 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 47,066 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 42,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2013 36,738 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 32,345 miles

both,s rear tyres have deep cuts

Pass 2 Sep 2011 27,121 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 22,573 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 22,573 miles

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

the front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 23 Sep 2009 18,081 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 13,090 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 EVR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EVR, 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 EVR registered?

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

Is RV55 EVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV55 EVR shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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