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RV55 EWC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

146,185 mi
Last recorded146,185 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 EWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2026 146,185 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2026 146,185 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2025 142,392 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2025 142,392 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 136,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2024 136,607 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 127,096 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 121,897 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

emissions too clean too register

under trays fitted brake pipes not cheeked

Fail 1 Sep 2022 121,897 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s and o/s (4.4.3 (a))

emissions too clean too register

under trays fitted brake pipes not cheeked

Pass 19 Aug 2021 117,376 miles

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 19 Aug 2020 114,231 miles

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

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Aug 2019 102,731 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 7 Sep 2018 92,494 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 92,391 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit ofr 1.6mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Aug 2017 78,437 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

offside rear tyre worn to legal limit

Pass 26 Aug 2016 63,322 miles

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

offside rear tyre 3.5mm and nearside rear 3mm

Pass 18 Aug 2015 56,682 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 50,180 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 45,035 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 39,118 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 34,718 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 27,996 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 23,584 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 18,531 miles

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

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

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 EWC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EWC, 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 EWC registered?

RV55 EWC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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