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AV05 YUJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

146,199 mi
Last recorded146,199 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 YUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 146,199 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2021 146,192 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Jul 2019 135,495 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 129,648 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 123,210 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 116,330 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 107,733 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 97,732 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 97,732 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 88,994 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracking in tread not deep enough to reach cords.

Pass 7 Jul 2012 85,097 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 79,158 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 79,058 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front discs worn.

offside front disc gaurd rusty.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 67,145 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 48,154 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,352 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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AV05 YUJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 AV05 YUJ, 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 AV05 YUJ registered?

AV05 YUJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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