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FY05 YXT

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

308,450 mi
Last recorded308,450 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YXT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 308,450 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

manufacturers emission limit plate removed

Fail 12 Jul 2022 308,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

manufacturers emission limit plate removed

Pass 20 Jun 2022 307,855 miles

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

corrosion to front and rear discs

Pass 8 Mar 2021 285,725 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 285,429 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 266,182 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2020 265,798 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 277,088 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 277,088 miles

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 253,745 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 228,145 miles

Coolant leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 228,061 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure multiple bulges (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 201,360 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2016 189,627 miles

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 176,316 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 176,305 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 173,628 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 168,377 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 161,268 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 156,439 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 150,292 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 143,853 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 118,585 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 118,585 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 91,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YXT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YXT, 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 YXT registered?

FY05 YXT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 April 2005.

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