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YC05 PFG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

193,243 mi
Last recorded193,243 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 PFG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2016 193,243 miles

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edges requires attention.

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edges requires attention.

Fail 25 Aug 2016 193,237 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

N/S/R Tyre worn on inner edges requires attention.

O/S/R Tyre worn on inner edges requires attention.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 173,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Brake binding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2015 173,736 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Brake binding.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Sep 2014 147,171 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 147,168 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear tyres have cuts to inner walls but no cords exposed and worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Mar 2014 144,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Apr 2013 138,502 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 131,256 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 124,106 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 117,084 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 117,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 99,256 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 99,066 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 69,946 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 68,719 miles

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

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 PFG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PFG, 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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What year was YC05 PFG registered?

YC05 PFG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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