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SP55 RUY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

134,429 mi
Last recorded134,429 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 RUY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2024 134,429 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 129,328 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 124,540 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2021 120,407 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 109,223 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,693 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 79,444 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 56,564 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 50,600 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 46,260 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 46,260 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2013 41,845 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 37,823 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Aug 2011 33,401 miles

drivers door outer handle sticks

headlamp wash not working

o/s rear shock absorber buffer broken

o/s screen wash jet not correct spray pattern

Fail 24 Aug 2011 33,348 miles

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

drivers door outer handle sticks

front and rear brake backplates corroding

headlamp wash not working

o/s rear shock absorber buffer broken

o/s screen wash jet not correct spray pattern

Pass 27 Aug 2010 28,930 miles

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

o/s rear tyre is also wearing low

Pass 28 Aug 2009 22,931 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 16,796 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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SP55 RUY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 SP55 RUY, 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 SP55 RUY registered?

SP55 RUY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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