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AK55 JBY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,934 mi
Last recorded171,934 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 JBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 171,934 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2026 171,893 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2025 167,973 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 167,969 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure exhaust clamp broken (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 Aug 2024 162,391 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2024 162,388 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn main front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2023 157,127 miles

Front suspension noisy

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

suspect engine mounting worn due to amount engine movement on power take up

Fail 7 Aug 2023 157,069 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear track control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Seat belt missing unable to check rear seat belts due load on rear seats (7.1.2 (a))

Front suspension noisy

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

suspect engine mounting worn due to amount engine movement on power take up

Pass 23 Aug 2022 152,750 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush bolt on (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test seat bases all folded up

Fail 8 Aug 2022 152,746 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Aug 2021 147,518 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear traction control arm bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre has an uneven wear pattern

Fail 9 Aug 2021 147,439 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front traction control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear traction control arm bushes nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre has an uneven wear pattern

Pass 13 Aug 2020 139,869 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 139,866 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both track control arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 133,904 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2018 122,181 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 111,480 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 111,280 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 96,924 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 96,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 85,962 miles

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

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

small amount of movement near/side front wheel

Pass 24 Jun 2014 75,886 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 72,577 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,328 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

brake servo pipe deteriorated

front brake pads worn

Pass 7 Jul 2011 65,149 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 60,648 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 56,000 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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AK55 JBY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK55 JBY, 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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AK55 JBY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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