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OY05 SYU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

122,756 mi
Last recorded122,756 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 SYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 122,756 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 122,756 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2019 105,629 miles
Fail 25 May 2019 105,543 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 25 Jul 2018 95,810 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 95,810 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 87,776 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front + both rear (1.4.A.2f)

engine warning lamp on

front number plate damaged

Fail 19 Jun 2017 87,773 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured both front + both rear (1.4.A.2f)

engine warning lamp on

front number plate damaged

Pass 22 Jun 2016 80,401 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides fronts (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 74,158 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 74,156 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 9 Jun 2014 66,888 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jun 2014 66,888 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 61,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2012 55,211 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2011 48,285 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 40,510 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 40,510 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 33,783 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 26,912 miles

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 SYU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SYU, 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 SYU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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