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RY55 ZDN

2006 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,325 mi
Last recorded154,325 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2006 Skoda Octavia98,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 154,325 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 152,193 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 13 Dec 2014 152,193 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

near side rear brake lever slight sticking

Pass 12 Dec 2013 145,766 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 145,766 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 132,452 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 118,484 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front discs worn

both rear discs worn

Fail 19 Dec 2011 118,484 miles

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both front discs worn

both rear discs worn

Pass 5 Aug 2010 98,970 miles

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

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 23 Dec 2009 86,673 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 64,236 miles

Both front tyres are low on tread

Offside Rear 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 ZDN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZDN, 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 ZDN registered?

RY55 ZDN is a 2006 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 February 2006.

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