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HY05 UJC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

49,829 mi
Last recorded49,829 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY05 UJC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2026 49,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Oct 2025 39,832 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both fronts (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 34,381 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 33,416 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2022 33,230 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2022 33,230 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 33,013 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 33,013 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 32,463 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 30,566 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 30,550 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 28,068 miles

all directional indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 6 Jul 2017 25,477 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 25,471 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both front tyres perished

Both rear tyres badly perished

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Both rear tyres worn low on inner edge

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Jul 2016 23,529 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 30 Jun 2015 20,704 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 18,111 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 15,746 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 15,746 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 14,156 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2011 11,981 miles

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

exhaust cat broken up

Pass 21 May 2010 10,859 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2009 9,748 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 7,607 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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HY05 UJC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HY05 UJC, 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 HY05 UJC registered?

HY05 UJC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 April 2005.

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