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OY05 WJL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,919 mi
Last recorded139,919 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 WJL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 139,919 miles

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

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

Rear Towbar assembly modified but not inappropriately (6.6.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

Fail 20 Feb 2017 139,916 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Rear Towbar assembly modified but not inappropriately (6.6.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sills (5.2.6)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 132,859 miles

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 124,007 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 116,563 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 109,079 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jan 2013 109,050 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 101,506 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 93,299 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 93,293 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2010 80,936 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 79,594 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 61,419 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 4 Mar 2008 61,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

engine management light on

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 WJL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WJL, 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 WJL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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