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YE05 YNO

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

150,012 mi
Last recorded150,012 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE05 YNO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 150,012 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 216,089 miles

EML ON

offside front tyre on the legal limit

Fail 13 Jan 2014 215,953 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

EML ON

offside front tyre on the legal limit

Pass 12 Jun 2013 211,440 miles

EML ON

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 211,439 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

EML ON

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 201,197 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 201,197 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

engine management light on

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2011 180,584 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2011 180,581 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 154,479 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 154,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 125,395 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 125,387 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jun 2008 92,425 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 92,425 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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YE05 YNO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 YE05 YNO, 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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YE05 YNO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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