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YC05 GVN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

211,256 mi
Last recorded211,256 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 GVN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2022 211,256 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working damaged lense / mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated o/s n/s split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Undertray likely to become detached floor plastic cover inscure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limits (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s outer sill weak and corrodeing

n/s washer jet inop but still clears screen

o/s n/s rear susspension spring arms corroded

rear lights dull not less than 50% inop

Pass 20 Oct 2021 202,001 miles

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing os,ns weak insircure (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Oct 2021 202,001 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front undertray weak insicure

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

Rear Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing os,ns weak insircure (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 188,983 miles

Rear Upper os,ns bumper stops broken weak worn

Fail 2 Oct 2020 188,974 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Upper os,ns bumper stops broken weak worn

Pass 17 Oct 2019 179,683 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Upper shocker bump stop covers weak worn

Fail 11 Oct 2019 179,654 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Upper shocker bump stop covers weak worn

Pass 25 Sep 2018 166,926 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement os,ns seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge os,ns cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 154,492 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s on limits (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

engine undertray and floor covers fitted ltd inspection

n/s mirror lense broken but not effecting veiw

oil leak on engine

Fail 20 Oct 2017 154,492 miles

Headlamp aim too low o/s n/s (1.8)

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s n/s on limits (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

engine undertray and floor covers fitted ltd inspection

n/s mirror lense broken but not effecting veiw

oil leak on engine

Pass 3 Oct 2016 143,794 miles

Nearside outer mirror cracked

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2016 143,707 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside outer mirror cracked

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2015 134,533 miles

osf tyre worn on edge

Fail 13 Oct 2015 134,486 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

osf tyre worn on edge

Pass 10 Oct 2014 130,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

osr brake sticking slightly

Pass 18 Oct 2013 125,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2012 121,989 miles

both front tyres scrubbing on edge and tread low

Fail 12 Oct 2012 121,948 miles

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing on edge and tread low

Pass 21 Jul 2011 117,286 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 113,823 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 113,823 miles

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)

Pass 29 May 2009 65,548 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,634 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 GVN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 GVN, 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 GVN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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