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AJ55 NYB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

124,451 mi
Last recorded124,451 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 NYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 124,451 miles

Front Registration plate letter likely to be misread slightly

Nearside Front Tyre has lots slight cuts

Unable to check fuel and brake pipes underneath engine and central chassis are covered (trim fitted)

Underneath, exhaust flex pipe slightly deteriorated

Underneath, exhaust system is corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All of them also corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 117,272 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 112,242 miles

BONNET STAY BROKEN

DAMAGE TO THE N/S OUTER SILL

N/S AND THE O/S REAR SHOCKABSORBER COVERS ARE BROKEN

Fail 17 Aug 2015 112,241 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working MIDDLE LIGHT (1.1.A.3b)

front brakes release unevenly N/S SLOW (3.7.B.4)

BONNET STAY BROKEN

DAMAGE TO THE N/S OUTER SILL

N/S AND THE O/S REAR SHOCKABSORBER COVERS ARE BROKEN

Pass 1 Jul 2014 107,045 miles

Airbag warning lamp does not illuminate at time of retest

Bonnet stay locator bracket broken

Fail 1 Jul 2014 107,043 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Bonnet stay locator braken broken

Fail 20 Jun 2013 102,669 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover detached

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2013 102,669 miles

front brake discs worn and corroded

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover detached

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Oct 2012 94,097 miles

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

n/s/r shocker cover loose

Fail 2 Oct 2012 94,097 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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)

cracks to n/s/f tyre inner wall

n/s/r shocker cover loose

Pass 28 Sep 2011 80,047 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop split

o/s/f side repeater lens damaged

trim covers fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2011 80,011 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

n/s/r bump stop split

o/s/f side repeater lens damaged

trim covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 53,279 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 44,777 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 34,510 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 34,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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AJ55 NYB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 AJ55 NYB, 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 AJ55 NYB registered?

AJ55 NYB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 December 2005.

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