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DY05 UBJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,575 mi
Last recorded138,575 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY05 UBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2018 138,575 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 138,575 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 130,627 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 119,233 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 119,210 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 104,005 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 81,188 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 81,108 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 67,960 miles

nearside rear shockabsorber dust cover missing

offside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

Pass 22 May 2012 62,692 miles

Air bag warning light on

Fail 22 May 2012 62,692 miles

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

Air bag warning light on

Pass 15 Jun 2011 56,958 miles

Air bag light staying on

Pass 17 Jun 2010 41,445 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 43,601 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 36,310 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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DY05 UBJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DY05 UBJ, 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 DY05 UBJ registered?

DY05 UBJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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The MOT history for DY05 UBJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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