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YG05 HKV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,237 mi
Last recorded190,237 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 HKV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 190,237 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2020 184,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 177,080 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 177,074 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2018 169,800 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 169,800 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 160,657 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 160,657 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 152,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

child seat fit not allowing proper inspection of seatbelts

under trays fit

Pass 6 Mar 2015 145,279 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front bottom arm rear bushes cracking//

both front outer cv boots cracking//

both rear coil springs corroded on bottom seats//

both rear shocker dust covers split and loose//

both rear tyre treads cracking nsr 3mm on edges//

front brake discs worn and lipped//

osf wiper blade smearing screen//

rear brake discs corroded on edges both backplates badly corroded//

Pass 7 Mar 2014 136,941 miles

engine undertray insecure

n/s/r shocker - dust cover insecure

Fail 6 Mar 2014 136,940 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine undertray insecure

n/s/r shocker - dust cover insecure

o/s/r brake been hot

unable to check o/s/r wheel bearing due to brake bind

Pass 8 Mar 2013 128,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres 2mm on inner edge only

both rear bump stops perished

near side rear upper tie arm bush starting to perish

Fail 8 Mar 2013 128,595 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres 2mm on inner edge only

both rear bump stops perished

near side rear upper tie arm bush starting to perish

Pass 8 Mar 2012 118,843 miles

small split in n/s/f outer cv boot

Fail 6 Mar 2012 118,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

airbag light on

small split in n/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 10 Mar 2011 110,465 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

small split in near side outer cv boot

Pass 18 Jun 2010 101,296 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 18 Jul 2009 86,241 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside fron headlamp has slight condensation and the back bulb cover is missing

nearside front c.v gaiter is greased but no splits/cuts found

offside front headlamp adjuster is broken

Pass 18 Jul 2009 86,241 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)

nearside fron headlamp has slight condensation and the back bulb cover is missing

nearside front c.v gaiter is greased but no splits/cuts found

offside front headlamp adjuster is broken

Pass 11 Apr 2008 68,049 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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YG05 HKV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG05 HKV, 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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YG05 HKV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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