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OY05 MJJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,710 mi
Last recorded189,710 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 MJJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2019 189,710 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 178,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Outer tyre wall cut

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 168,723 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 168,723 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 164,371 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 158,572 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 148,932 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 148,892 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 134,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 120,090 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres has slight cuts

Pass 28 Jun 2012 120,090 miles

both front tyres has slight cuts

Pass 24 Nov 2008 85,490 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 85,490 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 64,290 miles

Both front tyres, worn inner edges

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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OY05 MJJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OY05 MJJ, 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 OY05 MJJ registered?

OY05 MJJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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