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PY54 EVM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2021
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY54 EVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2020

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 160,644 miles

General underside corrosion to body and suspension

Nearside Rear Disc back plate missing

Fail 6 Feb 2019 160,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

General underside corrosion to body and suspension

Nearside Rear Disc back plate missing

Pass 16 Feb 2018 149,067 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2018 149,067 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 140,460 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 140,457 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 132,165 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel tight to turn by hand

Offside rear brake disc heat shield deteriorated

Pass 11 Feb 2015 122,651 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 110,967 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 110,967 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 99,626 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 99,626 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 86,939 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front spring sitting forward but correctly located

Fail 24 Jan 2012 86,937 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front spring sitting forward but correctly located

Pass 11 Feb 2011 77,455 miles

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

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

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2010 66,269 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 66,269 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jan 2009 54,818 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 43,331 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 43,331 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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PY54 EVM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 PY54 EVM, 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 PY54 EVM registered?

PY54 EVM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 February 2005.

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