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PN05 PYU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,009 mi
Last recorded153,009 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 PYU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 153,009 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 136,472 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 120,482 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension component corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2024 120,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear suspension component corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 119,982 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft slightly corroded

Nearside Front shock absorber slightly corroded

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

Offside Front driveshaft slightly corroded

Offside Front shock absorber slightly corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 119,977 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front driveshaft slightly corroded

Nearside Front shock absorber slightly corroded

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

Offside Front driveshaft slightly corroded

Offside Front shock absorber slightly corroded

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 118,826 miles

rear seats inoperative at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2018 117,982 miles

rear seats not operative at time of test

Pass 25 May 2017 115,809 miles

offside rear tyre has slight flat spot

rear suspension and beam axle very rusty

slight perishing on front tyres

Pass 8 Apr 2016 111,448 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 111,448 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 105,673 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 102,729 miles

Nearside rear brake binding

Fail 10 Mar 2014 102,729 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding

imbalance on front brakes

Pass 15 Mar 2013 92,775 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 77,645 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 65,429 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 48,734 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 36,942 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 26,638 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 PYU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PYU, 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 PYU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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