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YK05 TEO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

148,095 mi
Last recorded148,095 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 TEO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 148,095 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 144,804 miles

Slight play in front joints

Pass 13 Apr 2019 133,340 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 123,647 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 112,974 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 112,968 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 103,900 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 98,203 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 94,204 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 94,204 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 90,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 90,387 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2012 86,311 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 86,311 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 81,166 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 76,591 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 69,149 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 69,149 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 57,825 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 TEO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TEO, 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 TEO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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