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YC05 YPN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

124,171 mi
Last recorded124,171 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 YPN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 124,171 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2026 124,168 miles

Nearside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper grill (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2025 118,167 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 117,790 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding N/S AND O/S (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front UNDER TRAY INSECURE

Pass 27 Jun 2024 111,396 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 111,341 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AT N/S REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 105,378 miles

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER AND GRILL

Fail 13 Jun 2023 105,102 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt INSECURE (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT BUMPER AND GRILL

Pass 2 Sep 2022 100,165 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2022 100,165 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt SPLIT (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 95,372 miles

Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 95,372 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light lense broken (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 92,114 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 92,114 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 86,116 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 83,849 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 81,651 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,482 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 78,482 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 73,740 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 73,740 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 69,356 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 63,649 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r bump stop cover loose

o/s/r bump stop cover loose

rear wiper blade smears

Fail 17 Apr 2013 63,649 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r bump stop cover loose

o/s/r bump stop cover loose

rear wiper blade smears

Pass 18 Apr 2012 55,163 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 55,163 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,263 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,566 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Apr 2009 35,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres show signs of treadwear.

rear brake pads show first signs of wear

Fail 15 Apr 2009 35,267 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres show signs of treadwear.

rear brake pads show first signs of wear

Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,719 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 YPN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 YPN, 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 YPN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 April 2005.

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