MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,229 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
engine management light on
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
engine management light on
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
offside repeater slightly damaged
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
engine management light on
offside repeater slightly damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
nearside rear lamp damaged
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on the inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour nearside and offside (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear lamp damaged
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Body has a sharp edge caused by damage nearside rear lamp damaged (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
nearside mirror back cover missing
nearside rear lamp slightly damaged
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
nearside mirror back cover missing
nearside rear lamp slightly damaged
Nearside Front 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)
Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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OY05 YJV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 OY05 YJV, 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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OY05 YJV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 13 April 2005.
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