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RY05 LGU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

152,960 mi
Last recorded152,960 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 LGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 152,960 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 152,843 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

front tyres low on inner edges

nearside and offside outer sills corroded not within prescribed area

offside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2018 147,916 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside outer sill rusty but out side prescribed area

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 5 Nov 2018 147,916 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 1.6mm legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside and offside outer sill rusty but out side prescribed area

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 4 Nov 2017 141,582 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 8 Nov 2016 134,402 miles

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Central Rear Spare tyre defective flat and worn to cords ()

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and arm corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rubber pipe cracking (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged rubber pipe cracking (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rubber pipe cracking (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened rusty (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged rubber pipe cracking (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 134,402 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated half missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Central Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Central Rear Spare tyre defective flat and worn to cords ()

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened sub frame and arm corroded (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rubber pipe cracking (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged rubber pipe cracking (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged rubber pipe cracking (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened rusty (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged rubber pipe cracking (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 129,885 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 122,095 miles

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 27 Apr 2015 122,095 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Coolant leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 4 Oct 2013 111,774 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 111,774 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 99,861 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 78,345 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

rear discs corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 78,345 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 15 Jun 2010 60,929 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 2 Jun 2009 53,361 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 53,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,645 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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RY05 LGU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 RY05 LGU, 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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RY05 LGU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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