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NY05 LDJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

129,492 mi
Last recorded129,492 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY05 LDJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 129,492 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Sill corroded

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing & nail in tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Sill corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2025 124,040 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 122,051 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2023 119,240 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 117,214 miles

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2021 115,533 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 112,909 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2020 112,909 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 109,047 miles

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

Offside Front sill becoming corroded

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

Pass 31 May 2018 105,062 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 100,232 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 100,232 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2016 93,727 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 88,745 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 88,745 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 82,060 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 76,653 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 70,430 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,221 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 65,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 58,258 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 48,623 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 48,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 38,253 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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NY05 LDJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel 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 NY05 LDJ, 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 NY05 LDJ registered?

NY05 LDJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 July 2005.

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