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YE05 AFZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Gold Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

72,133 mi
Last recorded72,133 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2011
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 AFZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2011 72,133 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet stay broken

brake pad warning light on dash

engine misfire

front brake discs corroded on inside

nearside rear bumpstop deteriorated

offside rear bumpstop deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

rear washer not working

Fail 18 Apr 2011 72,133 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

bonnet stay broken

brake pad warning light on dash

engine misfire

front brake discs corroded on inside

nearside rear bumpstop deteriorated

offside rear bumpstop deteriorated

rear brake discs corroded

rear washer not working

Fail 22 Apr 2010 60,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

offside/nearside rear bumpstops split tow bar wires insecure oil leak on turbo pipes rear screen washer not working rear wipe not clearing screen

Pass 22 Apr 2010 60,924 miles

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

offside/nearside rear bumpstops split tow bar wires insecure oil leak on turbo pipes rear screen washer not working rear wipe not clearing screen

Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,760 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 31,537 miles

N/S/R Tyre 2mm O/S/R Tyre 3mm

Fail 9 May 2008 31,537 miles

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

N/S/R Tyre 2mm O/S/R Tyre 3mm

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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YE05 AFZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Gold with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YE05 AFZ, 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 YE05 AFZ registered?

YE05 AFZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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