MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,384 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
front o/s driveshaft boot starting to perish
rear n/s brake disc backplate starting to corrode
rear numberplate starting to degrade
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
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
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
n/s and o/s rear shocker shrouds dropped
rear num plate deteriateing
slight play in n/s suspention top
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
n/s front brake back plate deteriorated
o/s front brake back plate deteriorated
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
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
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)
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
eml light on
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
eml light on
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
eml light on
engine under tray insecure
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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YC05 GVL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 2005.
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