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RY55 ZDM

2006 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

129,442 mi
Last recorded129,442 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY55 ZDM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2006
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2015 129,442 miles

Brake warning / pad low light is on .

Car presented for test with no rear seats fitted

both front wish bone rear bushes starting to split

slight brake bind O/S/R

Fail 16 Jan 2015 129,442 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 Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Brake warning / pad low light is on .

Car presented for test with no rear seats fitted

both front wish bone rear bushes starting to split

slight brake bind O/S/R

Pass 27 Jan 2014 115,342 miles

Bonnet stay clip broken

ESP light on

Engine fans run a lot and are noisy

Engine light on

N/S/R tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R tyre 2.00MM and VERY worn inner edge

Presented with no rear seats fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2013 64,500 miles

Bulb warning light comes on and off , all lights work

Engine warning light on

N/S side repeater lens broken

Rear brake pads look low esp N/S

Fail 30 Jan 2013 64,500 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Bulb warning light comes on and off , all lights work

Engine warning light on

N/S side repeater lens broken

Rear brake pads look low esp N/S

Pass 25 Jan 2012 53,553 miles

The o/s/r tyre is VERY thin on it's inner edge and should be replaced.

The service indicator is showing.

Pass 26 Jan 2011 76,312 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 68,353 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front suspention bushes worn due to age

Pass 26 Jan 2010 68,353 miles

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

front suspention bushes worn due to age

Fail 29 Jan 2009 51,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 51,224 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear 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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RY55 ZDM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZDM, 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 ZDM registered?

RY55 ZDM is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 January 2006.

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