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PK55 DYU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,271 mi
Last recorded171,271 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK55 DYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 171,271 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 171,012 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mount broken (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 161,100 miles

front brakes worn

rear brake efforts are slightly uneven

rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion

Pass 24 Oct 2014 147,777 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 147,539 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 133,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 133,757 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 123,967 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 123,967 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 104,781 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 104,781 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 84,176 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 69,457 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 69,457 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 60,342 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 49,958 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 47,954 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 35,170 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 34,899 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 33,005 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,894 miles

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

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

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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PK55 DYU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PK55 DYU, 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 PK55 DYU registered?

PK55 DYU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 October 2005.

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