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OY05 OEK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,321 mi
Last recorded109,321 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 OEK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2015 109,321 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 17 Jan 2014 101,296 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2014 101,296 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 97,747 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

rear brake pads worn low

Pass 2 Mar 2012 91,258 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

door open warning light on

front brake imbalance 17%

Pass 9 Mar 2011 86,835 miles

engine cover, undertray & floorpan covers fitted, not allowing full view of all component areas.

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 12 Mar 2010 80,216 miles

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

engine bay covers,undertray & floorpan covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

Pass 9 Mar 2009 71,345 miles

engine cover,undertray & floorpan covers fitted,not allowing full view of all component areas.

Fail 13 Mar 2008 64,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

undertray fitted, not allowing full view of all components.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 64,124 miles

undertray fitted, not allowing full view of all components.

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 OEK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY05 OEK, 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 OEK registered?

OY05 OEK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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