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YC05 ZVM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2014
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

371,277 mi
Last recorded371,277 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 ZVM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2013 371,277 miles

Coolant leak

engine light iluminated

nearside rear wheel trim missing

Pass 20 Jun 2013 364,359 miles

n.s rear wheel trim missing

o.s rear tyre out of shape

Fail 12 Jun 2013 363,276 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

engine light iluminated

n.s rear wheel trim missing

o.s rear tyre out of shape

Pass 13 Feb 2013 348,189 miles

airbag light iluminated

engine light iluminated

Pass 23 Oct 2012 327,536 miles

airbag light iluminated

engine light iluminated

Pass 19 Jun 2012 306,312 miles

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

airbag light iluminated

engine light iluminated

Pass 22 Feb 2012 287,819 miles

Oil leak

airbag light iluminated

engine light iluminated

Fail 16 Feb 2012 287,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

airbag light iluminated

engine light iluminated

Pass 21 Oct 2011 269,124 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 246,670 miles

engine light iluminated

Fail 13 Jun 2011 246,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine light iluminated

Pass 14 Dec 2010 221,143 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 11 Jun 2010 194,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 162,352 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 142,323 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 8 Jun 2009 142,118 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.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 10 Dec 2008 112,140 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2008 88,770 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 ZVM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZVM, 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 ZVM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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