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YC05 YPH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

185,481 mi
Last recorded185,481 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 YPH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 185,481 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 151,895 miles

Central Front Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle components

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield loose but unlikely to become detached

Offside Front Auxiliary drive belt loose

Fail 1 Nov 2019 151,870 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/s/f control arm, front bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Engine under tray fitted preventing full inspection of vehicle components

Nearside Rear Exhaust shield loose but unlikely to become detached

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

Offside Front Auxiliary drive belt loose

Pass 17 Nov 2018 131,628 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 112,769 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2017 112,743 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 94,342 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 5 Dec 2015 83,662 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 80,695 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated All four cracking (3.6.B.4d)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front inner clip's (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 75,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 75,385 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2014 73,473 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 73,402 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 66,051 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 57,317 miles

nearside and offside rear bump stops perished split and fallen down

towbar electrics appears to have a malfunction

Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,657 miles

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 6 May 2010 35,859 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 May 2009 24,599 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Jun 2008 14,447 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 13,838 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 13,838 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 YPH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YPH, 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 YPH registered?

YC05 YPH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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