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GY05 PYW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

41,342 mi
Last recorded41,342 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY05 PYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2011 41,342 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 30,384 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 30,384 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 28,100 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 37,858 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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GY05 PYW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 GY05 PYW, 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 GY05 PYW registered?

GY05 PYW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is GY05 PYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY05 PYW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GY05 PYW have outstanding finance?

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