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RY05 ZZC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

124,067 mi
Last recorded124,067 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 ZZC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 124,067 miles

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 122,242 miles

Oil Dripping On Exhaust Slightly

Pass 19 Aug 2022 118,556 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft area onto exhaust ,,REQUIRES FURTHER ATTENTION. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 118,555 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft area onto exhaust ,,REQUIRES FURTHER ATTENTION. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 108,675 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 101,813 miles

BOTH FRONT'S + N/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS DETACHED

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN UNEVEN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 101,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT'S + N/S/R BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED

BOTH REAR SUSPENSION BUMP STOPS DETACHED

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH WORN ON INNER EDGES (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN UNEVEN ON INSIDE EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 96,545 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED

BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

N/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP BROKEN/DETACHED

Pass 20 Aug 2018 87,060 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jul 2017 75,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 75,421 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 71,092 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 71,092 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,805 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 66,805 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 62,122 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 57,425 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 52,722 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 47,891 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 43,053 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,605 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 30,442 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 ZZC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZZC, 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 ZZC registered?

RY05 ZZC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is RY05 ZZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY05 ZZC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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