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YA05 PCY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

111,899 mi
Last recorded111,899 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 PCY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2015 111,899 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2014 106,694 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 102,018 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 97,576 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 93,876 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake back plates corroded.

Front brake discs corroding.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 89,841 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 89,841 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 81,552 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 76,690 miles

windscreen damaged outside of swept area

Pass 29 May 2008 71,027 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 71,025 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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YA05 PCY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YA05 PCY, 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 YA05 PCY registered?

YA05 PCY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 August 2005.

Is YA05 PCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA05 PCY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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