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RY05 ZMO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

249,995 mi
Last recorded249,995 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 249,995 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 249,954 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 235,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre bold on inner

Offside Rear tyre bold on inner

Fail 24 Nov 2015 235,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear tyre bold on inner

Offside Rear tyre bold on inner

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 219,842 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 203,399 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013 203,058 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 183,089 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to n/s/r.

Pass 13 Dec 2011 162,222 miles

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

offside rear brake backing plate excessively corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2010 145,315 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2009 127,922 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 117,350 miles

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

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

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 ZMO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZMO, 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 ZMO registered?

RY05 ZMO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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