MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,225 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
both front arm rearward bushes deteriorated
centre heatshield insecure
wear and pitting front discs
wear nearside front strut tube
Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake hose slightly damaged both (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
UNABLE TO TEST OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL BEARING
binding nearside rear brake
both front arm rearward bushes deteriorated
centre heatshield insecure
wear and pitting all discs
wear nearside front strut tube
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
corrosion nearside rear brake pipe to hose
offside rear brake nearing bind limit
rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated
wear nearside rack arm
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
corrosion nearside rear brake pipe to hose
offside rear brake nearing bind limit
rear exhaust mounting bracket deteriorated
wear nearside rack arm
wear nearside rack arm
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both front tyres worn low on inner edge
both rear brakes binding near limit
deterioration on both rear axle bushes
rear box mount corroded
slight cut in nearside front tyre
uneven wear on both rear tyres
wear and pitting on front brake discs
wear in nearside steering rack arm
wear in rear brake discs
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion on exhaust
rear brake discs slightly pitted
small stone chips on windscreen
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
wipers will need attention soon.
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
wipers will need attention soon.
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YF05 XEC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 XEC, 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 XEC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2005.
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