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OY05 SZO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

178,439 mi
Last recorded178,439 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2024 178,439 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 164,010 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 149,361 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 129,774 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 115,107 miles

Offside Front poor beam pattern

Fail 22 Oct 2020 115,107 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values Flush and ReTest (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front poor beam pattern

Pass 15 May 2019 109,575 miles

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

Rear suspension mounting brackets corroded

Fail 14 May 2019 109,569 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear suspension mounting brackets corroded

Pass 26 May 2018 104,465 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers shroud detached

Fail 25 May 2018 104,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers shroud detached

Pass 27 May 2017 98,027 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 98,016 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush Front bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2016 91,987 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 91,984 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam after a short while (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2015 85,346 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2015 85,342 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

�10.00 that was on seat is in front ashtray

Pass 14 May 2014 78,054 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 78,051 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 May 2013 67,398 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 55,751 miles

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

both front brake discs very worn and pitted

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 May 2011 44,834 miles

emissions lamp on

Fail 24 May 2011 44,834 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

emissions lamp on

Pass 24 May 2010 34,125 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 33,588 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 13 Mar 2009 28,257 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 22,685 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 SZO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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

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