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YP55 JBY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

301,899 mi
Last recorded301,899 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 JBY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 301,899 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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))

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 298,044 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 294,881 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0,80 limit exceeded (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 294,856 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0,80 limit exceeded (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2018 278,377 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 247,255 miles

Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both side (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive Middle (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side advise replacment (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 223,708 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Front bush hanging out (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 178,805 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 147,495 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 147,478 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 115,009 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 77,271 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 185,004 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 185,004 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 135,155 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 84,912 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 35,480 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 35,466 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 35,466 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 27,962 miles

nearside rear bump stop damaged

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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YP55 JBY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YP55 JBY, 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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YP55 JBY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 October 2005.

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