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YH05 XCF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,244 mi
Last recorded151,244 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 XCF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 151,244 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 146,882 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise condensation in nearside headlamp.

Fail 1 Oct 2019 146,882 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both. (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

advise condensation in nearside headlamp.

Fail 11 Sep 2019 146,854 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) not working offside and nearside. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshner. ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 143,164 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 130,614 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 12 Aug 2017 130,178 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Sep 2016 119,720 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2016 119,720 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 110,996 miles

rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 16 Aug 2014 100,819 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 100,819 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 88,475 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 80,432 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 71,756 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 62,298 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 50,612 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 50,612 miles

Outer Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,397 miles

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

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 XCF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YH05 XCF, 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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YH05 XCF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2005.

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