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RY05 UOJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,548 mi
Last recorded166,548 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 UOJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 166,548 miles

Rear coil spring worn both (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 159,342 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 159,342 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2015 156,487 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 13 May 2015 156,487 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 152,359 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 148,120 miles

Front tyres wearing low on edges

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

Fail 8 Apr 2013 148,120 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front tyres wearing low on edges

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 145,068 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 145,068 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 141,094 miles

both rear tyres on 2.4mm 225/45/17Y

front wiper blade rubers worn

Pass 10 Jun 2010 133,708 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Jun 2010 133,708 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

os washer poor

Pass 23 Jun 2009 125,625 miles

engine cover fitted

engine undertray fitted

front tyres are getting low

stone chip in windscreen.

Pass 10 Jun 2008 79,842 miles

STONE CHIP IN WINDSCREEN ON DRIVERS SIDE,JUST LEGAL

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 UOJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RY05 UOJ, 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 UOJ registered?

RY05 UOJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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The MOT history for RY05 UOJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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