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LJ05 YTY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

117,451 mi
Last recorded117,451 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 YTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 117,451 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 9 May 2016 117,448 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1n)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2015 103,543 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 103,520 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 85,115 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 51,026 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 39,923 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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LJ05 YTY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LJ05 YTY, 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 LJ05 YTY registered?

LJ05 YTY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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