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YB05 BVK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

198,786 mi
Last recorded198,786 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 BVK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 198,786 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edges,oil leaks,offside rear tyre slight bulge inside

Fail 6 Feb 2017 198,786 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside front tyre wearing on edges,oil leaks,offside rear tyre slight bulge inside

Pass 27 Jan 2016 184,201 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side hand brake effort low.

parking brake efficiency only just met minimum requirement

Pass 20 Jan 2015 164,214 miles

oil leaks,rear suspension bushes wearing,tyres sidewalls slight bulges

Pass 23 Jan 2014 150,194 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front tyres+offside rear tyre wearing on edges

n/s rear shockabsorber casing broken

Pass 15 Jan 2013 129,558 miles

nearside rear back plate corroded,rear suspension bushes wearing,nearside rear shockabsorber casing broken

Pass 5 Sep 2011 98,531 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,466 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2010 77,293 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 59,263 miles

all brake back plates heavily corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2008 112,801 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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YB05 BVK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YB05 BVK, 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 YB05 BVK registered?

YB05 BVK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 August 2005.

Is YB05 BVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB05 BVK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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