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VN05 RYV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

173,957 mi
Last recorded173,957 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN05 RYV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2023 173,957 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 173,956 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak must be replaced in pairs due to the mileage (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 165,657 miles

front and rear number plates might be misread

Fail 8 Sep 2022 165,656 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect also leaking (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front and rear number plates might be misread

ns wishbone front bush soft

Pass 7 Sep 2021 158,143 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 158,143 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 150,700 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 144,218 miles

both trailing arm bushes are soft

both wishbone front and rear bushes are soft

Fail 9 Sep 2019 144,218 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

both trailing arm bushes are soft

both wishbone front and rear bushes are soft

Pass 11 Sep 2018 136,070 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 119,188 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 106,464 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 93,451 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 85,313 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 70,715 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,448 miles

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)

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 59,448 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 57,172 miles

o/s/r lamp lens damage

Pass 10 Nov 2010 52,586 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 48,749 miles

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

Offside Front 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 6 Jun 2008 43,866 miles

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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VN05 RYV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VN05 RYV, 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 VN05 RYV registered?

VN05 RYV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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