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YC05 HDV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

270,311 mi
Last recorded270,311 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 HDV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 270,311 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

boot floor corroded

nearside outer sill corroded

offside outer sill corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2025 263,767 miles

( boot floor corroded )

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 253,906 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front wings and outer sills heavy surface rust

heavy corrosion throughout rear suspension

Pass 13 Apr 2023 243,121 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General surface corrosion to rear suspension components

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2022 233,485 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake discs are worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 221,245 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 206,293 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 194,766 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

near side front tyre wearng inner edge

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2017 183,266 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 171,649 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 171,649 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 156,217 miles

back plate missing from o/s/rear brake disc

rear exhaust heat shield loose

small hole in o/s outer cv boot

Pass 30 Apr 2014 141,773 miles

n/s/r light cluster cracked

slight leak from n/s/f shock absorber

Pass 30 Apr 2013 124,279 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 124,063 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 108,135 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 97,077 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 84,124 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 68,754 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 68,754 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,047 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 HDV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YC05 HDV, 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 HDV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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