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VU55 RYA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,563 mi
Last recorded100,563 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 RYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 100,563 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (and o/s/f) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (and o/s/f) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (x2) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 100,560 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (and o/s/f) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (and o/s/f) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre (x2) ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 95,595 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 92,108 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2023 88,633 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2023 88,633 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 85,141 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 81,658 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2020 78,964 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2020 78,964 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2019 74,607 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 69,615 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 69,615 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2017 65,474 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 60,899 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 55,719 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 50,494 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 44,984 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2012 40,313 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 34,291 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 29,298 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 24,473 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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VU55 RYA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VU55 RYA, 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 VU55 RYA registered?

VU55 RYA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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