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YG05 ZTJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

248,298 mi
Last recorded248,298 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2018 248,298 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2017 243,246 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 206,460 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 168,784 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 115,488 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 76,806 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 70,900 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 62,424 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 62,424 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 52,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Feb 2009 42,694 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2008 33,642 miles

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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YG05 ZTJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZTJ, 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 ZTJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for YG05 ZTJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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