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RY55 VVU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,749 mi
Last recorded134,749 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 VVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2019 134,749 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Dec 2017 126,079 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2017 126,003 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 119,517 miles

Brake discs back plates corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 119,503 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Brake discs back plates corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 108,763 miles

Front and rear tyres wearing on the edges

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brakes back plate corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2015 108,107 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (1.4.A.2f)

Front and rear tyres wearing on the edges

Rear brake discs corroded

Rear brakes back plate corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2014 95,824 miles

Both rear brake backplates excessively corroded.

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

Nearside rear parking brake has low effort.

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 95,824 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)

Both rear brake backplates excessively corroded.

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

Nearside rear parking brake has low effort.

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 81,863 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2013 81,863 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,864 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 58,084 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 47,472 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 27,192 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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RY55 VVU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green 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 RY55 VVU, 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 RY55 VVU registered?

RY55 VVU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 December 2005.

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