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YF05 GAO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,447 mi
Last recorded103,447 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 GAO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 103,447 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 102,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 5 Feb 2019 99,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 95,064 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber getting soft

Pass 10 Feb 2017 91,747 miles

nearside rear brake back plate missing

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 3 Feb 2017 91,695 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside rear brake back plate missing

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 2 Feb 2016 88,798 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 86,173 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 83,160 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 80,046 miles

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Fail 4 Feb 2013 80,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2012 75,600 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 65,334 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2009 45,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 45,112 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 29,539 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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YF05 GAO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 YF05 GAO, 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 YF05 GAO registered?

YF05 GAO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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