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PJ05 TEY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

266,797 mi
Last recorded266,797 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 TEY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2023 266,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 263,535 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 257,336 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 249,952 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 249,952 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 227,997 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 201,187 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 201,187 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 185,589 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 177,643 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 177,643 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

oil leak

Pass 30 May 2015 161,755 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 May 2015 161,755 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

Outer Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 152,367 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014 152,367 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 130,007 miles

fuel filter housing corroded, no leaks yet

Pass 16 May 2012 113,726 miles

Airbag light on

Centre Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 16 May 2011 91,410 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 91,395 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2010 74,453 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 51,870 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 49,180 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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PJ05 TEY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 PJ05 TEY, 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 PJ05 TEY registered?

PJ05 TEY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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