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FY05 YXP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

242,999 mi
Last recorded242,999 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 242,999 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Jul 2015 236,464 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2015 236,416 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 229,840 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 8 Jul 2014 229,787 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Coolant leak

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 223,259 miles

ns tyre wall damaged/no cords exposed

Fail 8 Jul 2013 223,258 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

ns tyre wall damaged/no cords exposed

Pass 30 Jun 2012 216,332 miles

2 small cuts in o/s/r tyre and it is weariing on inner edge

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in and it is oval

Fail 29 Jun 2012 216,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

2 small cuts in o/s/r tyre and it is weariing on inner edge

engine management light on

n/s/r tyre has 2 nails in and it is oval

Pass 29 Jun 2011 192,602 miles

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

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

engine light on

front brake disks worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil low

slight worp rear offside disc

Fail 29 Jun 2011 192,602 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

engine light on

front brake disks worn

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front sidelight dull

oil low

slight worp rear offside disc

Pass 29 Jun 2010 165,629 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 137,203 miles

both rear bushes on wishbone rbber cracks

engine management light on

n/s/f inner wing splash guard loose

Fail 30 Jun 2009 137,203 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both rear bushes on wishbone rbber cracks

engine management light on

n/s/f inner wing splash guard loose

Pass 31 May 2008 110,176 miles

both front wishbone bushes starting to crack in rubber bush

nail n/s/r tyre

Fail 31 May 2008 110,176 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front wishbone bushes starting to crack in rubber bush

nail n/s/r tyre

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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FY05 YXP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FY05 YXP, 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 FY05 YXP registered?

FY05 YXP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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