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YG05 LTJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

355,366 mi
Last recorded355,366 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 LTJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 355,366 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 355,353 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 338,949 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 314,616 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 298,870 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 298,870 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2010 284,039 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 267,792 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 244,767 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 169,615 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 105,551 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 105,551 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 40,480 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 LTJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YG05 LTJ, 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 YG05 LTJ registered?

YG05 LTJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 June 2005.

Is YG05 LTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG05 LTJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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