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VU55 RYT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

168,337 mi
Last recorded168,337 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU55 RYT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 168,337 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 161,183 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2024 152,372 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 146,268 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 140,748 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2021 134,945 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 134,945 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 129,245 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2020 129,243 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 124,484 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 124,484 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 117,542 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 117,473 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 112,163 miles

All brake backing plates corroded

Rear bump stops broken

Fail 7 Jul 2017 112,151 miles

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

All brake backing plates corroded

Rear bump stops broken

Pass 22 Jun 2016 106,450 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 101,217 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 95,697 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 87,338 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 80,517 miles

both rear tyres on 3mm

front tyres on 2mm and worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2011 73,656 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 66,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 59,535 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 47,866 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 RYT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 VU55 RYT, 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 RYT registered?

VU55 RYT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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