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OY05 YJR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,918 mi
Last recorded160,918 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 YJR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 160,918 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 150,117 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear both indicator discoloured

Fail 6 Jun 2023 150,117 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear both indicator discoloured

Pass 4 Feb 2022 135,803 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 124,228 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 124,223 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2019 122,063 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 120,183 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 120,179 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 119,106 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 117,406 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 115,071 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 111,124 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 107,138 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 102,869 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 95,965 miles

Offside Front 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 11 Jun 2010 90,248 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 83,240 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 83,240 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 58,156 miles

Nearside and offside rear seatbelts not tested due to babyseats fitted

Nearside front inner wheelarch cover partially insecure

Nearside rear outer brake pad worn to approx. 5mm

Slight trace of fluid on and around fuel filter housing

Stone caught in offside front brake carrier/caliper

Fail 18 Mar 2008 58,156 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside and offside rear seatbelts not tested due to babyseats fitted

Nearside front inner wheelarch cover partially insecure

Nearside rear outer brake pad worn to approx. 5mm

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Slight trace of fluid on and around fuel filter housing

Stone caught in offside front brake carrier/caliper

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 YJR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YJR, 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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What year was OY05 YJR registered?

OY05 YJR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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