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PN05 PYP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

182,418 mi
Last recorded182,418 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 PYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 182,418 miles

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

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

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

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 17 May 2025 172,210 miles
Pass 24 May 2024 158,650 miles
Pass 8 May 2023 142,258 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2022 138,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 May 2022 138,096 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Mar 2021 131,111 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 114,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 111,746 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 110,740 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2018 110,740 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2017 107,558 miles

Nearside Front advise tyre bald on outer edge and several small cuts in tread

advise covers under bonnet under car and on outer sills

advise n/s/f inner cv boot splitting

Pass 7 Sep 2016 102,865 miles

ADVISE COVERS UNDER BONNET AND UNDER CAR

Fail 6 Sep 2016 102,865 miles

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

ADVISE COVERS UNDER BONNET AND UNDER CAR

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE BALD ON BOTH EDGES AND CLOSE TO LIMITS

ADVISE O/S/F TYRE VALVE SPLITTING

Pass 22 Jun 2015 96,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti rattle spring missing from n/s/f brake caliper

Fail 22 Jun 2015 96,630 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

anti rattle spring missing from n/s/f brake caliper

rear discs and pads worn

Pass 2 Jun 2014 91,030 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 91,030 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 86,747 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 86,747 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure 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)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 79,908 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 79,908 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 71,075 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 62,333 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2009 52,519 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 38,456 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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PN05 PYP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 PN05 PYP, 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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PN05 PYP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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