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SP05 YLD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

173,066 mi
Last recorded173,066 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP05 YLD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 173,066 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sile (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sile (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2022 165,115 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn,on inner sholder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn,on inner sholder (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sile (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn,on inner sholder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sile (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides,sligthy corrded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 162,083 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 159,722 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 150,891 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 132,850 miles

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 114,361 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 67,539 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2015 87,081 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s front wiper smearing slightly

Pass 28 May 2014 79,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2014 79,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2013 71,798 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 65,285 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,570 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2010 51,727 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 43,486 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2009 43,486 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 35,680 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 35,678 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 YLD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SP05 YLD, 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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SP05 YLD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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