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PY05 EJC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

196,218 mi
Last recorded196,218 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 196,218 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 191,176 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 186,659 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 186,489 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 176,255 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 159,565 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 159,565 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 142,527 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 125,822 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 109,026 miles

Airbag light illuminated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 109,026 miles

Airbag light illuminated

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 94,397 miles

E.S.R.warning light stays on.

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 94,397 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

E.S.R.warning light stays on.

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 80,991 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)

Fail 1 Feb 2011 80,991 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 25 Jan 2010 66,268 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 66,257 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 53,234 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 38,272 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 EJC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 PY05 EJC, 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 EJC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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