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EY55 RYC

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

166,040 mi
Last recorded166,040 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY55 RYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 166,040 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in tread

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

nearside offside rear and nearside front brake back plates deteriorated

noise from engine/gearbox

Fail 17 Oct 2017 166,037 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance light shows to rear lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in tread

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

nearside offside rear and nearside front brake back plates deteriorated

noise from engine/gearbox

Pass 5 Sep 2016 149,680 miles

Nearside Front Inner slight play in inner steering asm

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 149,680 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Inner slight play in inner steering asm

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

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

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 127,285 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 112,904 miles

Slight wear in n/s/f lower arm inner forward moumt

Pass 2 Aug 2013 99,357 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 99,357 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 84,814 miles

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

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

front and rear discs worn

Pass 3 Aug 2011 71,532 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 62,642 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 51,862 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 41,749 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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EY55 RYC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EY55 RYC, 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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EY55 RYC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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