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OY05 SYW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

153,273 mi
Last recorded153,273 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 SYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 153,273 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 153,273 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 145,843 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 145,760 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2022 142,100 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 142,100 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 137,018 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 133,470 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jan 2020 133,433 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2020 133,367 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 125,735 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 109,728 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing shroud (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing shroud (2.7.2a)

front brake discs pitted on inner face

Pass 17 Jan 2017 96,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside and offside front brake discs pitted on inner face

Fail 17 Jan 2017 96,751 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside and offside front brake discs pitted on inner face

Pass 25 Jan 2016 86,701 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 86,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 75,618 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2015 75,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 65,965 miles

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

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

cambelt kit replacement history

Pass 22 Jan 2013 56,761 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 56,761 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 49,196 miles

front brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 17 Jan 2011 40,365 miles

rear registration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Jan 2010 31,485 miles

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 6 Jan 2009 21,950 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 13,807 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 SYW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 SYW, 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 SYW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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