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PN55 UYL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,437 mi
Last recorded160,437 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 UYL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 160,437 miles

corrosion under car

plastic fitted under car

Pass 27 Mar 2017 155,258 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured ns/os (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner + Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Plastic Under - Trays Obscuring Components

Pass 4 Apr 2016 149,205 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 146,700 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 146,619 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 143,612 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 140,367 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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2013 140,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Mar 2012 130,703 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 109,136 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2010 91,183 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 91,182 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,776 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 14,976 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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PN55 UYL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PN55 UYL, 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 PN55 UYL registered?

PN55 UYL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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