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OY55 YJL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,998 mi
Last recorded127,998 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 YJL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 127,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 123,094 miles

Nearside Rear tyer slight crakes in iner tyer

Pass 14 Jul 2017 114,301 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 107,177 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty and worn

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2016 107,060 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front 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 Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

225/45/17

exhaust rusty

front discs rusty and worn

oil leaks

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2015 99,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 14 Jun 2014 90,500 miles

ALL brake pads worn

Pass 5 Jun 2013 79,924 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 64,790 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 64,696 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 43,226 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 39,060 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 31,627 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 21,406 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 21,406 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 YJL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OY55 YJL, 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 YJL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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