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YD05 CAY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

155,996 mi
Last recorded155,996 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 CAY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 155,996 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2018 155,930 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Bottom (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 137,954 miles

Multiple small chips in windscreen , NOT affecting drivers view

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Location marked ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush, marked (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush , marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm void bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Inner bush , marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush , marked (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 30 May 2017 137,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Marked (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Marked (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Metered smoke emissions only just met requirements for pass

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre Location marked ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush marked (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak Engine ()

Pass 22 Jan 2016 123,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking in rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Slight discolouration

Offside repeater damaged

Slight corrosion on brake discs

small chip in zone b

Fail 13 Jan 2016 123,454 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Cracking in rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Slight discolouration

Offside repeater damaged

Slight corrosion on brake discs

small chip in zone b

Pass 21 Jan 2015 120,228 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 108,266 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 96,299 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 96,287 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)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 84,659 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 73,864 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 20 Jan 2010 59,110 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 51,498 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 51,498 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 38,693 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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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YD05 CAY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 YD05 CAY, 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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YD05 CAY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 May 2005.

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