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FN05 YTZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

172,775 mi
Last recorded172,775 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 YTZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 172,775 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 170,351 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2024 167,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 163,127 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 157,280 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 157,280 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 153,068 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 149,690 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 149,685 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 139,245 miles

hard to start gearbox noisy

Fail 22 Aug 2019 139,245 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit .8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

hard to start gearbox noisy

Pass 13 Aug 2018 129,861 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 121,257 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 121,257 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 112,578 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 103,532 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 93,556 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 83,981 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 73,191 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 62,923 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 62,923 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 48,358 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 39,174 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 28,964 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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FN05 YTZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FN05 YTZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN05 YTZ registered?

FN05 YTZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is FN05 YTZ safe to buy?

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