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YA05 FGF

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

165,531 mi
Last recorded165,531 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 FGF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 165,531 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 153,187 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 142,462 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 130,739 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 118,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 118,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 110,917 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 110,614 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 103,139 miles

Engine MIL.

Slight play NS ball joint.

Fail 6 Nov 2013 103,139 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Engine MIL.

NS wishbone rear bush deteriorated.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 79,492 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 56,733 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,295 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 35,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 16,761 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 15,983 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 12,881 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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YA05 FGF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White 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 YA05 FGF, 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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YA05 FGF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 July 2005.

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