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VU55 RXD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

161,793 mi
Last recorded161,793 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 RXD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 161,793 miles

Front both lower arms corroding

Rear axle and components corroding

Pass 31 Oct 2017 151,757 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 147,188 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 145,084 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 121,951 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 121,951 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 100,081 miles

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

both front tyres are wearing on very inner edge

both front wipers deteriorated slightly

offside mirror and side repeater assembly damaged

Pass 21 Sep 2013 79,769 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 52,160 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,522 miles

ns and os brake backplates heavily corroded but still secure.

Pass 12 Apr 2010 36,454 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 27,507 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 May 2008 21,052 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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VU55 RXD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 VU55 RXD, 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 VU55 RXD registered?

VU55 RXD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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The MOT history for VU55 RXD shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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