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YF05 XEC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,225 mi
Last recorded129,225 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 XEC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 129,225 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2018 129,219 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 121,353 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2017 121,353 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 115,352 miles

wear nearside rack arm

Fail 30 May 2015 107,239 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 May 2015 107,239 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 99,380 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 90,153 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 90,152 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2012 83,065 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 74,336 miles

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)

Fail 24 May 2011 74,336 miles

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)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 58,114 miles

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)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 48,505 miles

Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

wipers will need attention soon.

Fail 27 Apr 2009 48,502 miles

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?

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 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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