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FV05 YSC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,032 mi
Last recorded103,032 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV05 YSC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 103,032 miles

radiator and air intake insecure

Fail 28 Oct 2011 102,957 miles

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

radiator and air intake insecure

Pass 23 Jun 2011 90,301 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 90,300 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 46,335 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 46,272 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 46,081 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 40,898 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 30,581 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 30,581 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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FV05 YSC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FV05 YSC, 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 FV05 YSC registered?

FV05 YSC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is FV05 YSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV05 YSC shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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