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VR54 RLS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

129,955 mi
Last recorded129,955 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVR54 RLS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 129,955 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2026 129,926 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 118,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 118,286 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 117,837 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 117,837 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 117,417 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2023 117,417 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 116,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs heavily corroded/scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs heavily corroded/scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2022 116,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs heavily corroded/scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear discs heavily corroded/scored on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 112,357 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 97,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 94,665 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 85,374 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 77,066 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2017 77,066 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 69,192 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2016 69,191 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,259 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 56,546 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 47,337 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Nov 2012 42,980 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 37,014 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front disc pitted and rear disc pitted

Pass 1 Apr 2011 33,564 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,446 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,734 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 15,097 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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VR54 RLS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 VR54 RLS, 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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VR54 RLS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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