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LR05 YHN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

215,234 mi
Last recorded215,234 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR05 YHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 215,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2025 202,549 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2025 202,545 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 186,515 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 186,277 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Semaphore indicator arm slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 173,088 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

steering lamp on

Pass 8 Jul 2022 155,492 miles

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 27 Jun 2022 155,480 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

trays and covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 12 Jul 2021 138,928 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 125,448 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

epc light on

front brake discs worn

Fail 13 Jul 2020 125,118 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

epc light on

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2019 110,089 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 109,115 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 90,675 miles

EPC light on

Fail 3 Jul 2018 90,278 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EPC light on

Pass 29 Jun 2017 80,610 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 73,461 miles

Offside Rear tyre punctured on edge

Pass 26 Jun 2015 66,786 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 61,119 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 55,080 miles

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

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

nsf tyre cut to sidewall not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 13 Jun 2012 47,476 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 41,456 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 41,456 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 34,781 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 28,071 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 20,344 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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LR05 YHN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LR05 YHN, 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 LR05 YHN registered?

LR05 YHN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 August 2005.

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