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YK05 TDO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,261 mi
Last recorded155,261 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 TDO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2024 155,261 miles

slight corrosion to underside and both outer sills

Pass 12 Sep 2023 124,912 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

slight underside corrosion

undertrays

Pass 17 Aug 2022 118,478 miles

Nail in tyre N/S AND O/S REAR ()

Fail 17 Aug 2022 118,478 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nail in tyre N/S AND O/S REAR ()

Pass 14 Sep 2021 114,689 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 114,686 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 111,813 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2020 111,811 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 111,773 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned not correctly fitted slightly insecure (4.1.4 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Vehicle fitted with full length under body trays and over sill covers obscuring underside components and /or vehicle rigidity from visual inspection

Pass 2 Aug 2019 108,152 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 108,152 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 107,056 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 24 Jan 2019 107,056 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Brake pad indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high will not adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 5mm to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 4mm to 0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 26 Jan 2018 100,713 miles

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jan 2018 100,713 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2017 95,041 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2017 95,041 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 86,346 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Pass 18 Feb 2015 79,778 miles

o/s/rear tyre wearing uneven

Fail 18 Feb 2015 79,777 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 25 Feb 2014 71,778 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 71,777 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 62,899 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 55,481 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 46,232 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 38,889 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 30,630 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 24,118 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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YK05 TDO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 YK05 TDO, 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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YK05 TDO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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