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YC05 GVL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

181,384 mi
Last recorded181,384 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 GVL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 181,384 miles

n/s rear indicator colour fading

o/s cv gator starting to perish

rear brake disks signs of pitting and surface rust

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear shocker shrouds missing

Fail 19 Nov 2018 181,384 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

n/s rear indicator colour fading

o/s cv gator starting to perish

rear brake disks signs of pitting and surface rust

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

rear shocker shrouds missing

Pass 10 Nov 2017 174,337 miles

front o/s driveshaft boot starting to perish

rear n/s brake disc backplate starting to corrode

rear numberplate starting to degrade

Fail 10 Nov 2017 174,337 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

front o/s driveshaft boot starting to perish

rear n/s brake disc backplate starting to corrode

rear numberplate starting to degrade

Pass 23 Nov 2016 169,417 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front axle tread getting low

front n/s indicator starting to fade

n/s front brake disc back plate corroded, o/s front deteriated

n/s rear brake disk back plate starting to corrode

o/s front cv gator starting to perish

rear arm inner bushes starting to perish

rear lower engine mounting showing signs of wear

Fail 11 Nov 2016 169,258 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front axle tread getting low

front n/s indicator starting to fade

n/s rear brake disk back plate starting to corrode

o/s front cv gator starting to perish

rear arm inner bushes starting to perish

rear lower engine mounting showing signs of wear

Pass 13 Nov 2015 162,470 miles

n/s and o/s rear shocker shrouds dropped

rear num plate deteriateing

slight play in n/s suspention top

Pass 11 Nov 2014 149,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s front brake back plate deteriorated

o/s front brake back plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Nov 2013 138,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Nov 2013 138,750 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Nov 2012 125,369 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML warning on dash

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

Fail 16 Nov 2012 125,369 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

EML warning on dash

Pass 16 Nov 2011 109,198 miles

eml light on

Fail 16 Nov 2011 109,198 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

eml light on

Pass 18 Nov 2010 95,211 miles

eml light on

Fail 18 Nov 2010 95,211 miles

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

eml light on

engine under tray insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2009 78,788 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2008 59,134 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

o/s rear brake back plate corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,668 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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YC05 GVL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YC05 GVL, 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 YC05 GVL registered?

YC05 GVL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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