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YG05 SVE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,525 mi
Last recorded54,525 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 SVE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 54,525 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Feb 2012 54,522 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2011 50,125 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 50,125 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 43,800 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 35,440 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 26,322 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 SVE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 YG05 SVE, 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 SVE registered?

YG05 SVE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is YG05 SVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG05 SVE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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