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OY05 SYX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

146,317 mi
Last recorded146,317 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 SYX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 146,317 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror glass damaged, side repeater lens also damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2025 142,029 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2025 142,029 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 139,741 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured dim (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 139,741 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured dim (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2022 137,418 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2021 127,015 miles

N/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP DETACHED

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F BRAKE PAD(S) DETERIOATED

Fail 13 Jul 2021 127,015 miles

N/S/R SUSPENSION BUMP STOP DETACHED

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN LOW ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

O/S/F BRAKE PAD(S) DETERIOATED

Pass 4 Jul 2019 120,495 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 120,495 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 112,873 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 112,873 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 YXL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 YXL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2017 79,779 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2017 79,878 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking banjo (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 97,108 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 89,263 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2015 89,263 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)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 78,761 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 78,760 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 68,707 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 58,000 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 51,393 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 51,381 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 44,345 miles

Front plate starting to delaminate

OSF tyre has a nail in it

Fail 6 Apr 2010 43,909 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front plate starting to delaminate

OSF tyre has a nail in it

Pass 17 Feb 2009 28,236 miles

rear tyres low on tread

Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,175 miles

front tyres wearing unevenly

nearside front tyre low on tread

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 SYX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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

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