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VN05 RNX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

242,963 mi
Last recorded242,963 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 RNX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2018 242,963 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly damaged all (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

front number plate deteriorated

handbrake action notchy

handbrake reading 16%, minimum requirement !6%

nearside rear tyre low on edges

offside front back plate corroded

offside rear arm inner bush deteriorated

offside rear back plate corroded

offside rear tyre pressure was low

wear both rear shock absorbers

Pass 5 Jun 2017 205,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

damage nearside outer sill

front number plate deteriorated

wear and pitting front discs

Fail 5 Jun 2017 205,564 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

damage nearside outer sill

front number plate deteriorated

wear and pitting front discs

Pass 24 May 2016 180,660 miles

BOTH FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

SLIGHT DAMAGE AND LOW OUTPUT TO OFFSIDE MIRROR INDICATOR

Fail 24 May 2016 180,660 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault LIGHT ON (5.4.2)

BOTH FRONT DISCS IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 27 May 2015 157,145 miles

wear both driveshafts

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

corrosion on both front back plates

Pass 27 May 2015 157,145 miles

corrosion on both front back plates

wear both driveshafts

Fail 19 May 2014 136,120 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

fluctuation on front brakes

nearside front brake back plate corroded

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

offside outer CV gaiter deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2014 136,120 miles

fluctuation on front brakes

nearside front brake back plate corroded

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

offside outer CV gaiter deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2013 126,010 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage on nearside outer sill

imbalance on front brakes

judder on front brakes

nearside rear tyre nailed

wear in front brake discs

Fail 14 Jun 2012 102,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage on nearside outer sill

pitting on rear brake discs

slight bind on offside rear brake

wear on front brake discs

Pass 14 Jun 2012 102,254 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage on nearside outer sill

pitting on rear brake discs

slight bind on offside rear brake

wear on front brake discs

Pass 17 Jun 2011 93,077 miles

damage on nearside outer sill

judder on nearside front brake

offside front outer CV gaiter stained (no leak visible)

slight binding on offside rear brake

Fail 6 Jun 2011 92,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

damage on nearside outer sill

judder on nearside front brake

nearside wing mirror damaged

offside front outer CV gaiter stained (no leak visible)

slight binding on offside rear brake

Pass 14 Jun 2010 83,793 miles

offside door mirror cracked

offside outer CV gaiter greasy but no leak visible

Pass 4 Jun 2009 72,298 miles

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

offside rear brake pads nearing wear limit

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 10 Jun 2008 62,544 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 62,544 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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VN05 RNX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 VN05 RNX, 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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VN05 RNX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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