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YJ55 TJZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2025
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

121,548 mi
Last recorded121,548 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ55 TJZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2024 121,548 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 108,473 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 105,404 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 100,556 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 96,610 miles

Offside 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 7 Nov 2019 90,918 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 82,490 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 73,876 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 65,925 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 57,374 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,278 miles

both rear tyres split in tread

Pass 4 Oct 2013 43,458 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 36,347 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 30,785 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 25,618 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 19,932 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 14,238 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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YJ55 TJZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJ55 TJZ, 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 YJ55 TJZ registered?

YJ55 TJZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2005.

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