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PY05 JZC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

147,136 mi
Last recorded147,136 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY05 JZC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 147,136 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 143,909 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 143,408 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 140,713 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 136,768 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 129,506 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 120,937 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 104,943 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 104,939 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 96,372 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 85,960 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f/ steering arm has slight play

Fail 2 May 2017 85,960 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f/ steering arm has slight play

Pass 28 Jun 2016 80,278 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 74,124 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 67,486 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 62,062 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 56,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 56,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 51,966 miles

Front wiper blades split

Pass 4 Jun 2010 46,421 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 41,130 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 33,650 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 JZC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,781cc petrol 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 JZC, 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 JZC registered?

PY05 JZC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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The MOT history for PY05 JZC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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