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PY05 NBM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,890 mi
Last recorded157,890 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2013 157,890 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 128,397 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 128,264 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 112,304 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 112,263 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 105,618 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 82,214 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 82,172 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2009 61,513 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 61,052 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 61,049 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,210 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 48,207 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 47,736 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 47,736 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NBM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 NBM, 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 NBM registered?

PY05 NBM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 August 2005.

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