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GY05 RYN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

120,839 mi
Last recorded120,839 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 RYN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 120,839 miles

Suspension components heavily under sealed

Pass 16 Jul 2025 112,216 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 112,214 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 107,421 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2024 107,419 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2023 100,373 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 94,979 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 88,586 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 83,296 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 75,242 miles

Under body and pipes waxoyled

Fail 4 Jul 2019 75,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Under body and pipes waxoyled

Pass 20 Jul 2018 67,879 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 66,505 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,666 miles

Rear subframe rusty

covers on underside

damage to o/s f door

Pass 6 Jul 2015 61,859 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 59,506 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 56,948 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 56,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 54,297 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 51,431 miles

both rear tyres cracked

Fail 2 Aug 2011 51,430 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2010 48,041 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 44,911 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 41,349 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GY05 RYN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GY05 RYN, 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 GY05 RYN registered?

GY05 RYN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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