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YY05 JYT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

87,557 mi
Last recorded87,557 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 JYT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 75,325 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 75,305 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 66,493 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 54,953 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel flap requires attention.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Feb 2012 44,180 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 34,842 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 30,236 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 23,234 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 13,302 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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YY05 JYT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YY05 JYT, 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 YY05 JYT registered?

YY05 JYT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 April 2005.

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