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HV05 YOC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,412 mi
Last recorded214,412 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV05 YOC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2019 214,412 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear indicators faded

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Rear brake back plates badly corroded and rubbing on rear brake discs/wheels

Fail 13 Jul 2019 214,394 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both rear indicator lamps faded

Engine cover and undertrays fitted

Rear Number plate deteriorated

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 1 Jun 2017 208,237 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 208,224 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front suspension weak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside front indicator faded

Offside front tyre tread wearing low

Pass 22 Oct 2015 204,030 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt pin hole weeping (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear parking brake effort slow/low

Rear both hubs binding slightly and discs slightly dis-coloured

all tyres have some cuts

engine and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

rear brake backing plates poor/corroded/damaged

rear no.plate poor

sills and inner wheel arches and underside muddy close to limits

stone chips in windscreen

wipers smearing

Pass 24 Oct 2014 198,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

near side rear suspention bump stop poor condition.

off side rear brake cable not fully returning on caliper.

Pass 27 Aug 2013 185,176 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 167,390 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 143,271 miles

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

all 4 tyres wearing close to legal limit

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2010 121,165 miles

front brake discs wearing thin and lipped

Pass 25 Aug 2009 96,240 miles

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

rear brake pads worn to legal limit (attention soon)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 74,712 miles

both rear tyre treads wearing uneven and low

front brake pads worn to legal limit

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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HV05 YOC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HV05 YOC, 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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HV05 YOC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 August 2005.

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