MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
201,061 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
EML on
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
engine management lamp permanently illuminated
Nearside front tyre outer side wall slight damage.
Nearside rear outer side wall slight damage.
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside front tyre outer side wall slight damage.
Nearside rear outer side wall slight damage.
Offside front tyre worn on inner edge.
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
rear tyres at wearbands
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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YH05 SWV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 YH05 SWV, 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 SWV registered?
YH05 SWV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 April 2005.
Is YH05 SWV safe to buy?
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