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RY05 UOB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,909 mi
Last recorded122,909 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 UOB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 122,909 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 114,641 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 114,641 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2016 106,210 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 98,282 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 99,253 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 89,111 miles

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

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 5 Oct 2013 83,669 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2012 76,910 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 76,910 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 70,434 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 60,702 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 49,364 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 36,078 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 UOB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RY05 UOB, 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 RY05 UOB registered?

RY05 UOB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is RY05 UOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 UOB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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