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NV05 YFU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,719 mi
Last recorded56,719 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNV05 YFU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2026 56,719 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2026 56,376 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 53,508 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2025 53,508 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 53,348 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 52,969 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Mar 2022 52,516 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm only (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

park brake performance 17% only

underbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 1 Mar 2021 51,245 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm only (5.2.3 (e))

underbody panels fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 4 Mar 2020 49,347 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 48,597 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 48,595 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre In two nails ()

Pass 10 May 2018 48,484 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 45,099 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 41,619 miles

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Fail 17 May 2016 41,618 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable components

Pass 19 May 2015 38,440 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2014 34,033 miles

offside side repeater dim

Pass 24 May 2013 29,314 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 25,602 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 22,911 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 20,488 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 17,675 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 14,027 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 YFU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YFU, 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 YFU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 June 2005.

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