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HW05 JYP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,298 mi
Last recorded72,298 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW05 JYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 72,298 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2026 72,206 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 67,577 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2025 67,572 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 65,417 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

parking brake lever, slightly graunchy in operation

undertrays etc fitted, limiting view of some testable items, ,, o/s and n/s front inner wheel arch shields, slightly loose

Pass 6 Mar 2023 63,705 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2022 62,010 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge,, tread ok (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

n/s bodywork marked

o/s and n/s front inner wheel arch shields, slightly loose,,

plastic undertrays fitted, limiting view to some testable items

Pass 15 Mar 2021 59,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge beginning to wear on inner edge. 195/65x15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 56,595 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 54,225 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 51,807 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 48,694 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 48,694 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 45,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 42,603 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 39,143 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 35,184 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 30,091 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 24,879 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 24,879 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 19,771 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 14,311 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 8,439 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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HW05 JYP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HW05 JYP, 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 HW05 JYP registered?

HW05 JYP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is HW05 JYP safe to buy?

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