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RN05 YTO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,445 mi
Last recorded164,445 miles
Recorded on3 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN05 YTO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2019 164,445 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 156,700 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 145,882 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 140,869 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 134,594 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 125,155 miles

Both front brake back plates corroded and breaking up

Both front tyres near legal limit

O/s/f brake pads worn low

Pass 24 May 2013 113,037 miles

Both front brake disc back plates corroded and breaking up

Slight bind o/s/r brake

Fail 24 May 2013 113,037 miles

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

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

Both front brake disc back plates corroded and breaking up

N/s/f tyre on legal limit

Nail n/s/r tyre

O/s/r tyre on legal limit

Slight bind o/s/r brake

Pass 8 Jun 2012 103,415 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 95,624 miles

Engine oil leak (Undertray fitted)

N/s/f brake backpate corroded and breaking up

Fail 7 Jun 2011 95,624 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders (Advise tracking check/adjust)

Engine oil leak (Undertray fitted)

N/s/f brake backpate corroded and breaking up

N/s/f tyre on legal limit

O/s/r lower outer side lamp inop

Pass 8 Jun 2010 86,393 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders (advise tracking check/adjust)

Oil mist o/s of rear diff

Rear wiper smears

Fail 7 Jun 2010 86,391 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil mist o/s of rear diff

Rear wiper smears

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders (advise tracking check/adjust)

Pass 26 May 2009 78,034 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 71,438 miles

nearside front tyre almost worn through to cords on inner edge

Fail 12 Jun 2008 71,438 miles

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

nearside front tyre almost worn through to cords on inner 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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RN05 YTO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RN05 YTO, 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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RN05 YTO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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