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RY05 LHU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

165,752 mi
Last recorded165,752 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 LHU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 165,752 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 165,743 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 158,618 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 157,889 miles

exhaust system starting to corrode

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shock absorber bushes worn

slight play in steering rack and joints

Pass 2 Feb 2023 156,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play dust cover worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2022 155,291 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2022 155,291 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jan 2021 154,861 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 154,861 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 153,684 miles

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively after aplication (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2020 153,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip not fitted /leaking (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front brake disc backing plate corroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake disc backing plate corroded

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively after aplication (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2019 153,050 miles

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 11 Jan 2019 153,049 miles

Nearside Direction indicator likely to become detached side repeater (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 24 Jan 2018 151,092 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 151,092 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 149,344 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 148,136 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 148,136 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 142,235 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 142,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 133,763 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 133,763 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 126,508 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 118,331 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 118,331 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 109,195 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 100,936 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 91,040 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 65,003 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 LHU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 LHU, 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 LHU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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