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SV05 YYF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

358,529 mi
Last recorded358,529 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 YYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 358,529 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine management light on

Pass 16 Aug 2011 330,830 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 293,889 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 293,848 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 249,770 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 249,158 miles

Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 213,506 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 159,316 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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SV05 YYF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SV05 YYF, 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 SV05 YYF registered?

SV05 YYF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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