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OY55 NVG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

163,155 mi
Last recorded163,155 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 NVG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 163,155 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened 2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 150,243 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 138,795 miles

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

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)

Fail 31 May 2017 138,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

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 May 2016 136,681 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 136,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 129,179 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 120,101 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 May 2013 109,569 miles

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

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

Fail 28 May 2013 109,564 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 101,173 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 92,340 miles

collant level low

Pass 17 Jun 2010 82,212 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 82,210 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 72,292 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air bag light stays on

Pass 24 Oct 2008 71,663 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 71,663 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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OY55 NVG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OY55 NVG, 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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OY55 NVG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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