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VU55 RXG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

133,661 mi
Last recorded133,661 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 RXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 133,661 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Around back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 133,453 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Around back of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 119,580 miles

Bonnet Secondary Catch Slightly Seized

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 119,580 miles

Bonnet Secondary Catch Slightly Seized

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 108,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

REAR SUBFRAME EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Fail 1 Aug 2023 108,855 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

REAR SUBFRAME EXCESSIVELY CORRODED

Pass 3 Aug 2022 98,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 195/65/15 H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth 195/65/15 H (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2022 97,983 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner clip boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt loose securing bolts loose 1 MISSING (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn 195/65/15 H (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge smooth 195/65/15 H (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 89,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2020 78,199 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 77,284 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2020 77,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 73,207 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 66,988 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 66,987 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2017 62,640 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 57,237 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 51,420 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 46,394 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 38,962 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 33,204 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 27,977 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 24,478 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 24,478 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 21,268 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 17,261 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 RXG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VU55 RXG, 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 RXG registered?

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

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