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YB05 GXP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,201 mi
Last recorded110,201 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 GXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2019 110,201 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 110,201 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 100,524 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 98,137 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 83,591 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 83,584 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 72,184 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 72,184 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release Belt buckle faulty (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 59,272 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 53,516 miles

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake warning light flashing intermittantly.

Pass 31 May 2012 40,671 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 35,391 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 25,270 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 25,270 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 16,921 miles

rattle in exhaust

small cracks tyre tread nearside front offside font and nearside rear

Pass 9 Jul 2008 10,860 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 GXP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GXP, 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 GXP registered?

YB05 GXP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 July 2005.

Is YB05 GXP safe to buy?

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