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PJ05 YPY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

98,665 mi
Last recorded98,665 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ05 YPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2024 98,665 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axle rusty

rear suspension arms rusty all

Fail 5 Jun 2024 90,531 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear axle rusty

rear suspension arms rusty all

Pass 3 Jun 2023 88,650 miles

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

bonnet device defective

rear frame and others suspension components heavy corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2022 84,405 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

rear frame, and others suspension components are corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2021 80,078 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured all front and rear (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 78,120 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both nearside/offside (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Subframe corrodded

Pass 18 Jul 2019 74,571 miles

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

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

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

Rear Subframe corrodded

Pass 19 Jul 2018 67,358 miles

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 60,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit right on limit and inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s/ and o/s/ (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 54,541 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to check rear seats or seat belts. seats folded down and load on top

Pass 7 Jul 2015 49,760 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 44,410 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 42,004 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 37,563 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 33,798 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,178 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 30,178 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,484 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 24,045 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 YPY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 PJ05 YPY, 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 YPY registered?

PJ05 YPY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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