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SV05 YYG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

136,270 mi
Last recorded136,270 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV05 YYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 136,270 miles

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

N/S/F/ O/S/F/ FRONT WINGS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S/R/ PASSENGER DOOR SLIGHTLY CORRODED

REAR SUBFRAME / AXLE SLIGHTLY CORRODED /

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 5 Jan 2023 126,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2021 123,040 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 119,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning on door mirror (4.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 109,154 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 103,385 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 100,005 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Apr 2017 100,002 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

nearside front brake binding slightly

Pass 6 Apr 2016 95,740 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 91,558 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 87,207 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 87,207 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 82,319 miles

nearside front cv boot split

Pass 6 Mar 2012 78,867 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 73,700 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 68,268 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 58,987 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 58,987 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 May 2008 43,651 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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SV05 YYG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 SV05 YYG, 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 YYG registered?

SV05 YYG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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