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RV55 YYD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

188,776 mi
Last recorded188,776 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV55 YYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 188,776 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 188,776 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside sill x2 front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 178,245 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 178,245 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 174,611 miles

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

Nearside Outer sill damage

Fail 12 Jun 2018 174,610 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer sill damage

Pass 28 Dec 2017 160,275 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Dec 2017 160,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. wrong size (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2017 145,096 miles

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate on dash (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 145,072 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp fog lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Rear sub frame corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2016 107,271 miles

sills heavily corroded unable to hole

Pass 24 Jun 2015 74,584 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 74,475 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 73,983 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 73,983 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 66,807 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 66,807 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 57,765 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 57,765 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2011 50,327 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 50,327 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 42,323 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 42,323 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,534 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 33,534 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,354 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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RV55 YYD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RV55 YYD, 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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RV55 YYD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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