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FP05 YAJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

172,491 mi
Last recorded172,491 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP05 YAJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 12 Sep 2017 172,491 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 159,108 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension arms corroded

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

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 137,560 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 119,506 miles

Front and rear suspension components slightly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 1,470 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Feb 2012 106,011 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear discs are worn

Windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Apr 2009 39,457 miles

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

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

front pads low

Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,518 miles

Nearside Rear 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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FP05 YAJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FP05 YAJ, 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 FP05 YAJ registered?

FP05 YAJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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