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YB05 BVO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2018
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 BVO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017
Pass 24 Sep 2016
Fail 24 Sep 2016

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015
Pass 27 Jun 2014 310,559 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 293,132 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 278,516 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 268,600 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 256,721 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 248,288 miles

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

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f steering rack ends

Pass 23 Jun 2011 240,836 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 240,836 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 227,345 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 206,752 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2010 206,749 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 182,637 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 147,276 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 128,002 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 108,395 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on out side edge

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 BVO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc 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 YB05 BVO, 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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YB05 BVO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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