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VU55 RXX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,196 mi
Last recorded148,196 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 RXX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 148,196 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 141,156 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

general corrosion to rear underside

Fail 16 Nov 2021 141,144 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

general corrosion to rear underside

Pass 6 Nov 2020 134,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Showing signs of previous leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2020 134,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Showing signs of previous leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2019 123,664 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear number plate starting to delaminate

Rear shock absorber bump stops seperated

Pass 1 May 2018 115,427 miles

DETERIORATION OF REAR NUMBER PLATE.

N/S REAR BRAKE DISC BACKPLATE HOLED BY CORROSION.

REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES.

Pass 4 May 2017 106,425 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE

N/S REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE HOLED BY CORROSION

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS WORN VERY THIN.

O/S REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED AND INSECURE

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM O/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

Fail 4 May 2017 106,425 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

FRONT NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED

HIGH LEVEL STOP LAMP INOPERATIVE

N/S REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE HOLED BY CORROSION

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE PADS WORN VERY THIN.

O/S REAR BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED AND INSECURE

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

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED

REAR NUMBER PLATE DETERIORATED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM O/S FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER

Pass 19 Apr 2016 95,042 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear slight bind

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 86,653 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 86,653 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN THIN.

WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISC SURFACES.

Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,490 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 69,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

some unbalance of front service brakes

Pass 1 May 2012 62,448 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,912 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

Fail 26 Apr 2011 54,912 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge.

o/s rear tyre badly worn on inner edge,only just legal.

Pass 22 Apr 2010 47,336 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN THIN.

REAR BRAKE PADS WORN THIN.

Pass 5 May 2009 40,389 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 34,539 miles

n/s/r tyre worn more outer edge

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 RXX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RXX, 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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VU55 RXX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2005.

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