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PY05 JYJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

185,382 mi
Last recorded185,382 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 JYJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 185,382 miles

ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES LIGHT CORROSION

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced FULL UNDER SIDE OF VEHICLE LIGHT CORROSION NS/OS SILL AREA INNER OUTER LIGHT CORROSION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2022 173,427 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Mar 2022 173,427 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 157,162 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 157,162 miles

Central Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2020 142,720 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front under sill showing slight corrosion

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear centre (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Under Body Corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2019 136,390 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 136,390 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 131,192 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 131,192 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 124,149 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 124,148 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn linkage (2.7.4)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 116,980 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 5 Apr 2016 116,901 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 109,108 miles

front wiper blades starting to smear screen.

heavy surface corrosion to front hub back plates, breaking up offside and nearside.

rear shocker covers dropped offside and nearside.

surface corrosion to outer sills offside and nearside.

surface corrosion to rear coil springs.

Fail 26 Mar 2015 109,108 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

front wiper blades starting to smear screen.

heavy surface corrosion to front hub back plates, breaking up offside and nearside.

rear shocker covers dropped offside and nearside.

surface corrosion to outer sills offside and nearside.

surface corrosion to rear coil springs.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 100,892 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 100,872 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tca rear bushes poor

o/s/f tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 15 Mar 2013 91,541 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 79,871 miles

Airbag warning light on

offside rear tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall

Fail 28 Feb 2012 79,871 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Airbag warning light on

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

offside rear tyre slightly damaged on inner sidewall

Fail 7 Mar 2011 66,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 66,289 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 55,099 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 55,099 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 47,344 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2009 47,344 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 43,142 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 JYJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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