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FN05 YVJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

141,583 mi
Last recorded141,583 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 YVJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 141,583 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 125,539 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2022 112,918 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 106,126 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 106,126 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 96,811 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 84,653 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 66,494 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 66,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 59,253 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 59,252 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 53,625 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2016 53,622 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2015 48,129 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 43,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2014 43,180 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Feb 2013 37,070 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,114 miles

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2011 30,224 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 25,494 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 25,494 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 19,765 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 YVJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YVJ, 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 FN05 YVJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for FN05 YVJ shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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