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YU05 TUJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

182,117 mi
Last recorded182,117 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 TUJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 182,117 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 175,947 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 175,888 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 165,118 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 157,451 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 139,480 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 139,480 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 122,059 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 97,434 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension arm bushes worn

both front tyres worn inner edges

rear brake discs in poor condition (worn and corroded)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 97,175 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension arm bushes worn

both front tyres worn inner edges

rear brake discs in poor condition (worn and corroded)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 68,549 miles

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

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

front brake discs have some wear/ corrosion

n/s/f cv boot secure but leaking grease from under clip

rear discs slightly worn and pitted

Fail 23 Nov 2011 68,549 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f cv boot secure but leaking grease from under clip

rear discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 22 Dec 2010 50,276 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 45,313 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,502 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 34,821 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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YU05 TUJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YU05 TUJ, 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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YU05 TUJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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