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YH05 SVY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

66,553 mi
Last recorded66,553 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 SVY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 66,553 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 65,018 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 63,600 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 63,600 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 62,954 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 60,890 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,458 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 55,772 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 5 Mar 2013 47,315 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 36,097 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 24,282 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 20,257 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 17,189 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 13,666 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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YH05 SVY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 YH05 SVY, 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 YH05 SVY registered?

YH05 SVY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is YH05 SVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH05 SVY shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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