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R77 YSM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

84,461 mi
Last recorded84,461 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR77 YSM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2026 84,461 miles

Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2026 84,461 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))

Front Coil spring corroded O/S & N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2025 65,252 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 47,822 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 47,822 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 41,874 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2023 41,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 36,401 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 36,397 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 30,848 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 30,846 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 30,293 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 29,065 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 27,794 miles

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

n/s/r brake slight bind

Pass 30 Aug 2017 26,338 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 24,736 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 23,295 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 23,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked To Cords (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracked To Cords (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 21,404 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2014 21,404 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 19,429 miles

n/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 5 Sep 2012 17,442 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 15,110 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 13,184 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 10,192 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 7,481 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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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R77 YSM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel 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 R77 YSM, 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 R77 YSM registered?

R77 YSM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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