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SN05 YTB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,770 mi
Last recorded144,770 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 YTB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 144,770 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2019 135,604 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 125,418 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 117,637 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 117,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 106,037 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 106,037 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 95,030 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 82,757 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,575 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 52,453 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 36,426 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 36,426 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2011 33,809 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,926 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 27,545 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 23,203 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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SN05 YTB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SN05 YTB, 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 SN05 YTB registered?

SN05 YTB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 August 2005.

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The MOT history for SN05 YTB shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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