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OY05 YYJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,528 mi
Last recorded109,528 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 YYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 109,528 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2026 109,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 104,989 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 98,655 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 94,138 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 89,362 miles

Offside Front Lower suspension arm has had shorter threaded bolt fitted to front fixing

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 85,909 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 81,546 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured borderline (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner cv boot leaking grease from where it is the wrong type fitted , outer small end slightly loose on cable tie

Pass 19 Feb 2018 76,931 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 76,931 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 72,596 miles

offside front tyre heavily worn both shoulders 2055516

Pass 6 Apr 2016 68,752 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear slight lip (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,991 miles

ns wiper poor

nsr tyre has a number of splits in side wall and appears to be close to exposing cords

Pass 2 Apr 2014 56,056 miles

Slight rust on offside and nearside front brake discs inner face

Pass 17 Apr 2013 48,124 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2013 48,124 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,438 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 37,663 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 33,673 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 33,673 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 27,787 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,626 miles

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

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

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 YYJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YYJ, 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 YYJ registered?

OY05 YYJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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