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OE05 YJZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

84,659 mi
Last recorded84,659 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE05 YJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2021 84,659 miles

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rear casings damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arm bushes cracking Back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s rear back plates corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2021 84,659 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer tyre wall perished - cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre wall splitting 195/65/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing o/s and n/s rear casings damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s front lower arm bushes cracking Back bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s and n/s rear back plates corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2020 83,777 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip b-section (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2020 83,777 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip b-section (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 81,402 miles

o/s and n/s front brake hoses cracking

Pass 6 Aug 2018 76,985 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axel (1.1.11 (c))

both front back plates corroding

n/s/r back plate corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2017 73,767 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 69,306 miles

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 14 Aug 2015 65,332 miles

Nearside rear caliper arm sticking.

Pad wear warning light is on.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 58,908 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 58,908 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 50,270 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 44,027 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 44,027 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 40,136 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 37,733 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 37,733 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 33,431 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 28,307 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

both rear tyres perished

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 YJZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 OE05 YJZ, 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 YJZ registered?

OE05 YJZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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