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YC05 OBB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

118,764 mi
Last recorded118,764 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 OBB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 118,764 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 113,381 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2022 110,574 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 108,491 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 105,874 miles

Front subframe corroded but not significantly weakend

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 103,117 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 90,390 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 74,471 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 74,470 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 61,385 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 57,993 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2014 53,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 18 Apr 2014 53,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 16 Apr 2013 49,617 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 49,617 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 46,302 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 41,210 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 41,210 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 34,672 miles

o/s/f indicator starting to emmit white light////front wipers blades loose////both rear tyres 2mm and treads starting to split////outer fuel filler cap cover wont lock///centre exhaust bracket split////rear brake pads look to be getting low/////

Pass 14 Apr 2009 28,021 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 23,222 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 OBB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 OBB, 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 OBB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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