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DU55 JYA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,396 mi
Last recorded187,396 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU55 JYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 187,396 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 167,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Oct 2014 167,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 149,120 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 130,999 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 130,999 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 114,826 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 96,958 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 80,041 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 56,520 miles

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)

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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DU55 JYA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU55 JYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DU55 JYA registered?

DU55 JYA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is DU55 JYA safe to buy?

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