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YG05 SVS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,044 mi
Last recorded76,044 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 SVS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 76,044 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Sidewall perished (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre out of shape

Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,683 miles

Front discs in poor condition

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear discs in poor condition

n/s/f tyre heavily perished

n/s/r tyreperished

under trays

Fail 12 May 2016 71,585 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

N/S/F tyre heavily perished

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underbody components

Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,748 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 65,747 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 56,606 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 55,447 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 55,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 50,744 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 50,744 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 46,528 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,663 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 38,663 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 29,572 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 19,848 miles

Front tyres are legal, but devoid of tread on inner shoulders! Requires 2 new tyres and 4-wheel alignment.

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 SVS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 SVS, 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 SVS registered?

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

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The MOT history for YG05 SVS shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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