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YK05 OLV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

285,624 mi
Last recorded285,624 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 OLV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 285,624 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 279,378 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 279,378 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 252,137 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 229,111 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 205,110 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 183,420 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 183,420 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 157,734 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 135,060 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 112,364 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 96,680 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 73,499 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 73,499 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 59,593 miles

Nearside rear inner door handle broken off

Steering malfunction lamp illuminated

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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YK05 OLV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YK05 OLV, 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 YK05 OLV registered?

YK05 OLV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 April 2005.

Is YK05 OLV safe to buy?

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