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YK05 TGU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

105,620 mi
Last recorded105,620 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 TGU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 105,620 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2016 95,233 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2016 95,225 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 88,381 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 84,161 miles

dog cage is bolted into the rear so center and osr seat belts were not checked

very slight movement in the front P bushes

Pass 22 Jan 2014 79,664 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 73,757 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 68,945 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 63,227 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 58,483 miles

Both rear tyres near limit.

Fail 1 Feb 2010 58,483 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Both rear tyres near limit.

Pass 20 Feb 2009 48,438 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 36,490 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 36,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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 TGU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 TGU, 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 TGU registered?

YK05 TGU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 March 2005.

Is YK05 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK05 TGU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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