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OY54 OTR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 OTR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight underside corrosion

Pass 13 Dec 2021 111,674 miles

corrosion to underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2021 111,672 miles

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

corrosion to underside components

Pass 1 Dec 2020 107,396 miles

vehicle has slight spots of corrosion in places

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 103,763 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 99,170 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 93,347 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 88,803 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing guard not secure (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing guard not secure (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 88,721 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing guard not secure (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 4 bulb out (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing guard not secure (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 81,616 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 75,306 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 68,187 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 61,045 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 53,012 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 44,633 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 35,612 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 23,737 miles

n/s rear light unit cracked

stone in n/s rear tyre between rim and tyre side wall

Fail 29 Nov 2008 23,737 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s rear light unit cracked

stone in n/s rear tyre between rim and tyre side wall

Pass 8 Dec 2007 10,576 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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OY54 OTR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OY54 OTR, 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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OY54 OTR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 January 2005.

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