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PN05 PYY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

127,006 mi
Last recorded127,006 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN05 PYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 127,006 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 126,105 miles

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

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

fuel cap flap sticking

Fail 27 Nov 2020 126,105 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

fuel cap flap sticking

Pass 22 Nov 2019 122,887 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2019 122,887 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 115,798 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 105,788 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 98,831 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 98,827 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 91,224 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 82,859 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 82,859 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 76,019 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 76,019 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 69,283 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake warning lamp on

Fail 5 Dec 2012 69,283 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake warning lamp on

Fail 12 Dec 2011 63,185 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 63,185 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 57,382 miles

Both front and both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fail 7 Dec 2009 50,097 miles

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

slight loss of grease from nearside front c/v boot

Pass 7 Dec 2009 50,097 miles

slight loss of grease from nearside front c/v boot

Pass 25 Nov 2008 42,785 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 35,379 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 PYY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 PN05 PYY, 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 PN05 PYY registered?

PN05 PYY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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