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YA05 JFG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

122,633 mi
Last recorded122,633 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 JFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2015 122,633 miles

inner edge of o/s rear tyre tread worn

n/s dip beam bulb dim

n/s rear inner tyre wall detiroted

Fail 1 Oct 2015 122,624 miles

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

inner edge of o/s front tyre tread worn

n/s dip beam bulb dim

n/s front tyre tread 3mm

n/s rear inner tyre wall detiroted

Pass 19 Sep 2014 119,291 miles

inner edge of o/s rear tyre tread worn

n/s dip beam bulb dim

Fail 17 Sep 2014 119,291 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

inner edge of o/s rear tyre tread worn

n/s dip beam bulb dim

Pass 13 Sep 2013 116,482 miles

coolant level low

n/s dip beam bulb dim

Fail 13 Sep 2013 116,481 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

coolant level low

n/s dip beam bulb dim

Pass 14 Sep 2012 111,463 miles

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

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 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)

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

Fail 13 Sep 2012 111,462 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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 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)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2011 104,255 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 98,904 miles

both front discs WELL pitted

o/s rear brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 12 Aug 2010 98,903 miles

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

both front discs WELL pitted

o/s rear brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 15 Jul 2009 84,884 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 76,912 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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YA05 JFG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YA05 JFG, 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 JFG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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