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PY05 EHL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

110,303 mi
Last recorded110,303 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 EHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 110,303 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2024 107,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside rear brake disc has signs of overheating

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 99,035 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill skin holed but not structural (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 90,561 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 90,180 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 90,180 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 89,617 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 89,285 miles
Pass 24 May 2019 88,399 miles

All brake disc covers corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2018 87,376 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 87,376 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Dangerous (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2017 83,517 miles

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 1 Jun 2016 80,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 77,771 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 77,771 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2014 74,542 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 70,901 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 67,152 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 63,098 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 59,088 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 56,008 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 53,709 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 EHL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 EHL, 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 PY05 EHL registered?

PY05 EHL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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