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PY05 JYB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

151,235 mi
Last recorded151,235 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 151,235 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened offside nearside (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

parking brake efficiency just met.it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 29 Feb 2016 133,138 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 133,097 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 115,455 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 115,401 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 107,195 miles

n/s/r back plate missing

Pass 6 Jun 2013 101,973 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake backing sheild corrodded away

nearside rear brake slightly binding and brake pads wearing lower than offside

Pass 8 Jun 2012 90,695 miles

n/s/f brake backing sheild partly corrodded

n/s/r brake backing sheild corrodded

o/s/f brake backing sheild missing

Pass 10 Jun 2011 76,065 miles

front brake pads partly worn

n/s/r tyre 2mm outer edge

o/s/f brake backing dust sheild missing

Pass 11 Jun 2010 61,593 miles

both front brake discs backing plate starting to corrode

Pass 15 Jun 2009 48,785 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 36,335 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 JYB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 JYB, 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 JYB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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