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RV55 YXO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

150,536 mi
Last recorded150,536 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2021 150,536 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

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

possible turbo pipe split

Fail 9 Jan 2021 150,536 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

possible turbo pipe split

Pass 4 Dec 2019 145,255 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 135,158 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 119,467 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 101,385 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 95,158 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2014 84,180 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail and cracking nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cracking

wear and cracking offside front tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2014 84,180 miles

nail and cracking nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre cracking

wear and cracking offside front tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,538 miles

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

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

corrosion offside rear backplate

engine oil level on minimum

service light on

wear offside front tyre

Fail 10 Oct 2013 81,538 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

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

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

corrosion offside rear backplate

engine oil level on minimum

nearside front door check strap loose

service light on

wear offside front tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2012 78,012 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 74,377 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 10 Oct 2011 74,354 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 65,738 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 65,738 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 54,549 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 54,549 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 38,748 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 38,748 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 YXO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 RV55 YXO, 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 YXO registered?

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

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