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SP05 YLC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,975 mi
Last recorded140,975 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 YLC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 140,975 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 120,491 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 99,434 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2015 99,434 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,833 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2013 60,535 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 48,927 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2012 48,927 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 36,745 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2011 36,745 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2010 29,388 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 29,388 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 24,575 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 15,771 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet safety catch partially seized

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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SP05 YLC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SP05 YLC, 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 SP05 YLC registered?

SP05 YLC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is SP05 YLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP05 YLC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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