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OE05 YJU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

170,169 mi
Last recorded170,169 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 YJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 170,169 miles

slight play in offside steering rack ball joint.

Pass 17 Jun 2015 156,390 miles

eml on indicating a fault.

play in offside steering rack ball joint..

Pass 19 Jun 2014 142,945 miles

offside rear brake back plate badly corroded.

offside track rod ball joint has slight play.

Fail 19 Jun 2014 142,945 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

offside outer cv gaiter slight leak of grease.

offside rear brake back plate badly corroded.

offside track rod ball joint has slight play.

Pass 26 Jun 2013 129,374 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

osf steering arm has play in the balljoint

signs of coolant loss around nsf lower radiator area

Fail 26 Jun 2013 129,374 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

osf steering arm has play in the balljoint

signs of coolant loss around nsf lower radiator area

Pass 22 Jun 2012 111,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 96,395 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 83,526 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 71,276 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 56,394 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 56,394 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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OE05 YJU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OE05 YJU, 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 OE05 YJU registered?

OE05 YJU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 July 2005.

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