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RY05 UOE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

187,112 mi
Last recorded187,112 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 187,112 miles

both front brake back plates are badly corroded

flywheel is noisey

Fail 1 Dec 2017 187,112 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake back plates are badly corroded

flywheel is noisey

Pass 3 Dec 2016 175,452 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front brake back plate corroded

both rear inner spring arm bushes becoming unbounded

brake warning light on

cut in sidewalls of near side front tyre

flywheel noisy

Fail 2 Dec 2016 175,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front brake back plate corroded

both rear inner spring arm bushes becoming unbounded

brake warning light on

cut in sidewalls of near side front tyre

flywheel noisy

Pass 14 Dec 2015 162,726 miles

front disc back plates are in poor condition

front pads are worn low

Pass 2 Jun 2015 151,413 miles

both front brake back plates are corroded

both front wishbone rear bushes are weak

front discs are in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn thin on the inside edge

Fail 1 Jun 2015 151,387 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front brake back plates are corroded

both front wishbone rear bushes are weak

front discs are in poor condition

nearside front tyre worn thin on the inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2014 134,176 miles

both the front brake back plates are badly corroded

both the front tyres are on the minimum legal limit

nearside front flexible brake hose is damaged slightly

offside rear brake is binding slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2013 120,011 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 106,108 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 91,458 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 73,432 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 56,800 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 56,800 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,670 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 43,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 UOE 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 68.8%.

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 UOE, 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 UOE registered?

RY05 UOE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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