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BD55 RYT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,321 mi
Last recorded157,321 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 RYT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 157,321 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & os(inner) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr & osr (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front headlamp top bracket slightly damaged + rear casing

Offside Front wing slightly damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertray fitted

Fail 10 Feb 2021 157,321 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf & os(inner) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsr & osr (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front headlamp top bracket slightly damaged + rear casing

Offside Front wing slightly damaged

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2020 154,249 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective + bracket slightly damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front wing slightly damaged

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 148,674 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 26 Feb 2019 148,621 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 140,274 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 132,188 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 125,168 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 117,295 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 117,295 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 110,969 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 103,503 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 94,094 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2012 94,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 83,539 miles

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

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

advise offside and nearside front brake discs scored and lipped

Pass 1 Mar 2010 74,530 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 59,040 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BD55 RYT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BD55 RYT, 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 BD55 RYT registered?

BD55 RYT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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