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OY05 MJU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

191,066 mi
Last recorded191,066 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 MJU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 191,066 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 187,828 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 178,600 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 1 Feb 2017 170,712 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Feb 2016 160,518 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 160,517 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2015 149,887 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 140,883 miles

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats

sill flanges damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2014 140,643 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear seat belts not checked due to child seats

sill flanges damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2013 131,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

play in front anti rollbar links.

Fail 11 Feb 2013 131,871 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

play in front anti rollbar links.

Pass 18 Feb 2012 125,218 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 116,557 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front and raer jacking points on sill damaged and corroded

o/s gearbox diff seal small leak

Fail 22 Feb 2011 116,457 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

both front and raer jacking points on sill damaged and corroded

o/s gearbox diff seal small leak

Pass 22 Feb 2010 105,223 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 13 Feb 2009 93,521 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 73,294 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2008 73,294 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 MJU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 MJU, 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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OY05 MJU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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