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PN55 YBS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

272,010 mi
Last recorded272,010 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 YBS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 272,010 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 259,113 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 259,113 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jun 2019 244,362 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 222,660 miles

all brake discs corroded

both rear antiroll bar links fitted incorrectly,fouling on anti roll bar

Fail 26 Jun 2018 222,656 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

all brake discs corroded

both rear antiroll bar links fitted incorrectly,fouling on anti roll bar

Pass 16 Mar 2016 200,216 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 188,804 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2014 167,696 miles

O/S/Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Pass 6 Mar 2013 142,718 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 142,718 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/r indicator bulb slightly discoloured

Pass 30 Jan 2012 114,689 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 114,687 miles

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

electronic stability programe warning light shows system faulty

Pass 5 Jul 2011 100,463 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 100,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s/r tyre inner treads wearing unevenly.

Pass 3 Feb 2010 75,716 miles

Engine oil level low

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

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

Nearside front washer jet poor fan pattern

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 56,233 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 56,233 miles

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

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

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

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 YBS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PN55 YBS, 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 YBS registered?

PN55 YBS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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