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OY05 YJZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

237,271 mi
Last recorded237,271 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 YJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2021 237,271 miles

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

both rear shocker covers missing

Pass 19 Jun 2020 234,089 miles

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

rear disc backing plates corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2020 234,089 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 226,151 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive slight misting on engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 225,966 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 225,966 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 223,084 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 220,470 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 211,133 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2014 190,708 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 23 Mar 2014 190,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 165,360 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 136,552 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 136,551 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 100,070 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 67,111 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 67,109 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 33,668 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 33,644 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 29,320 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 YJZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJZ, 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 YJZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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