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YB05 OCA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

163,873 mi
Last recorded163,873 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 OCA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 163,873 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 163,873 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 157,265 miles

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 157,265 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 146,906 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 146,867 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour should be amber not white (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 131,696 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2018 131,501 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush split to excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 121,862 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2018 121,365 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush split (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush split (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Sep 2017 105,875 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 105,832 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 105,779 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 101,539 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 96,792 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 89,588 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 82,093 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 74,284 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2011 57,198 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 10,953 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,481 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 27,840 miles

All inner brake pads showing signs of wear

nearside rear tyre appears to be wearing unevenly

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 OCA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 OCA, 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 OCA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 August 2005.

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