MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
196,424 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
both sill impact damaged
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
both sill impact damaged
nearside front tyre close to limit
nearside rear tyre close to limit
offside front tyre close to limit
offside rear tyre close to limit
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
nearside front tyre close to limit
nearside rear tyre close to limit
offside front tyre close to limit
offside rear tyre close to limit
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
o/s/f & n/s/f wipers split
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
boot carpet wet for taxi test
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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SH05 YBV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 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 SH05 YBV, 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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SH05 YBV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 May 2005.
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