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YF05 XEN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,011 mi
Last recorded176,011 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 XEN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 176,011 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 176,011 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, rear section at ferrule. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cracking and perished (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear, rear section at ferrule. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working Door mirror LED unit. (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Cracking and perished (3.6.B.4d)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Headlamp lenses have Euro dip deflector stickers fitted.

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 167,509 miles

Central Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Bump stop worn

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Ferrell connection (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bump stop worn

Fail 22 Dec 2016 167,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Euro headlamp sticker fitted possibly incorectly (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Bump stop worn

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Offside front wiper not cleaning lower section of screen

Offside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Ferrell connection (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bump stop worn

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 160,658 miles

Nearside door mirror missing

engine cover & undertrey fitted

headlamp deflectors fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2015 160,653 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside door mirror missing

engine cover & undertrey fitted

headlamp deflectors fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 153,369 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2014 145,500 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 139,073 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 130,212 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 130,212 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 124,543 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 113,000 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)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2008 84,808 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)

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 XEN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XEN, 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 XEN registered?

YF05 XEN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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