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PN55 YBU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

104,507 mi
Last recorded104,507 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN55 YBU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 104,507 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 98,789 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 98,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 93,036 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 86,210 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 79,383 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 72,104 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 65,786 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 59,502 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 52,750 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 45,632 miles

Nearside and offside rear disc backplates corroding

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Fail 3 Sep 2010 45,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside and offside rear disc backplates corroding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen wipers smearing slightly

Pass 3 Sep 2009 37,561 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,779 miles

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

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 YBU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YBU, 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 YBU registered?

PN55 YBU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is PN55 YBU safe to buy?

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