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OY05 YXV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

244,262 mi
Last recorded244,262 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY05 YXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2017 244,262 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both nearside and offside wishbone rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2017 244,262 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both nearside and offside wishbone rear bushes (2.5.A.1c)

Front Headlamp aim too low both nearside and offside (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 206,556 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 165,353 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 147,363 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 124,714 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 118,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 118,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 106,336 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 100,749 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 93,904 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 75,255 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 75,255 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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OY05 YXV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OY05 YXV, 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 OY05 YXV registered?

OY05 YXV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 March 2005.

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The MOT history for OY05 YXV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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