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YDZ 4609

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,420 mi
Last recorded95,420 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYDZ 4609
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2025 95,420 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2024 92,269 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 90,530 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 90,529 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 89,309 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 87,251 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2019 83,804 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 83,804 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated bonnet can not be opened (3.1 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working no water in tank (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 81,301 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 78,725 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2016 78,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 75,727 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 72,172 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 72,172 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Dec 2013 66,632 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Dec 2013 66,632 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 59,434 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 52,150 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2011 52,150 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 44,424 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 37,115 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 30,293 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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YDZ 4609 is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YDZ 4609, 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 YDZ 4609 registered?

YDZ 4609 is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 December 2005.

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