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FY05 YYC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

126,415 mi
Last recorded126,415 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY05 YYC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 126,415 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 115,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 115,787 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 105,937 miles

Engine light is on

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 98,834 miles

n/s/f drive-shaft inner gaiter(gear-box end) split/leaking

Pass 29 Oct 2013 89,272 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 89,130 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 82,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 75,943 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,656 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 54,520 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 54,520 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 41,339 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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FY05 YYC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FY05 YYC, 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 YYC registered?

FY05 YYC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2005.

Is FY05 YYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY05 YYC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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