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S70 RNN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 4394cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

170,149 mi
Last recorded170,149 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS70 RNN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,394cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 170,149 miles
Pass 17 May 2025 164,222 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2024 161,950 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2023 160,079 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2021 154,360 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 151,130 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 145,363 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 139,234 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 132,444 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 126,236 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 119,908 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 115,294 miles

slight lift in nearside rear & offside rear lower rose bushes

slight play in nearside steering rack end

Pass 10 Jul 2013 109,573 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 109,573 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake pad light on

n/s/f brake warning wire broken

Pass 22 Aug 2012 100,581 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

small movement n/s steering rack tie-rod joint

Pass 21 Apr 2011 88,254 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both inner steering joints

Pass 15 Apr 2010 72,785 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 57,028 miles

rear numberplate starting to de-laminate

Pass 21 Apr 2008 41,538 miles

front brake discs starting to wear

front inner brake pads wearing low

rear number plate starting to discolour

slight play in steering rack

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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S70 RNN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 4,394cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 S70 RNN, 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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S70 RNN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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