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PJ55 YRG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,393 mi
Last recorded131,393 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ55 YRG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 131,393 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Fail 29 Jan 2019 131,393 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 126,046 miles

engine very noisey, possible dual mass flywheel strongly advise further investigation to prevent damage.

Fail 26 Jan 2018 126,045 miles

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

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

engine very noisey, possible dual mass flywheel strongly advise further investigation to prevent damage.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 118,450 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arms bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

covers and undertrays fitted

noise from engine/gearbox area at idle, further investigations recomended

Fail 28 Jan 2017 118,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device obviously defective sensor bracket on suspension arm broken (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all rear suspension arms bushes perishing (2.4.G.2)

covers and undertrays fitted

noise from engine/gearbox area at idle, further investigations recomended

Pass 22 Jan 2016 110,392 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 103,826 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 98,363 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 94,261 miles

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

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

all brake discs back plates rusted out

front tyres worn on inside

lower inner front arm bushes slightly splitting

Fail 30 Jan 2013 94,260 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

all brake discs back plates rusted out

front tyres worn on inside

lower inner front arm bushes slightly splitting

Pass 25 Jan 2012 88,696 miles

Both front and offside rear brake dust shields corroding.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2011 84,496 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jan 2011 84,461 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

off side rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2010 76,547 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2009 52,055 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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PJ55 YRG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PJ55 YRG, 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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PJ55 YRG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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