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YF05 EGE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,084 mi
Last recorded122,084 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 EGE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2021 122,084 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

movement in n/s/f suspension strut and top mount

slight exhaust blow at centre section

Pass 30 Aug 2016 113,189 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to and n/s rear from flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake backing plates corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four due to standing will clean up with use (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Aug 2016 113,189 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear to and n/s rear from flexi hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake backing plates corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four due to standing will clean up with use (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 102,995 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 May 2013 85,712 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 85,197 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 May 2012 74,840 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 74,590 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 64,945 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside front lower suspension arm rear inner bush starting to split and deteriorate

Pass 14 May 2010 46,318 miles

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 38,253 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 29,823 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Jun 2008 29,823 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear 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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YF05 EGE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YF05 EGE, 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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YF05 EGE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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