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PY05 EGD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,583 mi
Last recorded104,583 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 EGD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 104,583 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 101,267 miles

EML light on

Engine oil level low

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Fail 20 Oct 2017 101,267 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine oil level low

EML light on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 8 Sep 2016 93,557 miles

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

Fail 8 Sep 2016 93,557 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine covers fitted

engine management light on

Pass 24 Sep 2015 85,530 miles

engine covers

engine management light on

Fail 24 Sep 2015 85,530 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

engine covers

engine management light on

Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,518 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 76,518 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 65,351 miles

Offside rear tyre slight splits in tread

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,437 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)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 49,135 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 42,634 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 May 2009 35,700 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 26,614 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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PY05 EGD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 PY05 EGD, 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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PY05 EGD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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