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NV05 YFT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

142,015 mi
Last recorded142,015 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 YFT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 142,015 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 May 2022 142,013 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 136,975 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2020 132,813 miles

damage to nearside outer wing and outer sill

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 30 Apr 2019 124,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

damage to nearside outer wing and outer sill

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 10 May 2018 115,765 miles

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 27 May 2017 108,612 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 101,401 miles

under trays fitted unable to inspect components

Pass 30 Apr 2015 96,180 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2014 89,031 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2013 77,593 miles

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

Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s/f cv boot damp with grease

Pass 30 Apr 2012 67,506 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 58,992 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 50,840 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2009 42,092 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 32,420 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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NV05 YFT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NV05 YFT, 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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NV05 YFT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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