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RY55 PHA

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,369 mi
Last recorded120,369 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 PHA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 120,369 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 114,188 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 114,188 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2016 107,350 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 98,265 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 Jan 2015 98,263 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 Jan 2014 90,597 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2012 79,145 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 68,979 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 68,830 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 58,400 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 48,415 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 43,372 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2009 35,839 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 35,707 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge .

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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RY55 PHA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2006 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 98,261 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 RY55 PHA, 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 20 years old, this Skoda Octavia is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RY55 PHA registered?

RY55 PHA is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 January 2006.

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