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YB05 GXG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

170,732 mi
Last recorded170,732 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 170,732 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 164,090 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2024 157,549 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 150,891 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 144,780 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 144,780 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 139,671 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 135,015 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2020 135,002 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 126,527 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 126,513 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 119,424 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 110,816 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 99,536 miles

child seat in rear

Pass 7 Jan 2015 90,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 90,664 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2014 83,736 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 69,899 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres on 3mm

Front wipers slightly smearing

Nearside rear bump stop worn

Nearside rear tyre on 3mm

Offside front lower arm rear bush slightly splitting

Offside rear reg bulb dim

Pass 12 Jun 2012 66,249 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 66,249 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 58,701 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,226 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 41,093 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 31,433 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 GXG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 GXG, 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 GXG registered?

YB05 GXG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 July 2005.

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