MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
211,256 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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))
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))
Rear Upper os,ns bumper stops broken weak worn
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
Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Upper shocker bump stop covers weak worn
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
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))
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
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
Nearside outer mirror cracked
under trays fitted
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
osf tyre worn on edge
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
osf tyre worn on edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
osr brake sticking slightly
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
both front tyres scrubbing on edge and tread low
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
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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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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