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YK05 THN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

90,947 mi
Last recorded90,947 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK05 THN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 90,947 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 90,945 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing STRONG ADVISE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 88,347 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn inner. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Damper dust cover detached.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn inner: STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Damper dust cover detached.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn inner: STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 88,344 miles

Central Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint clamp. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn inner. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Damper dust cover detached.

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn inner: STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Damper dust cover detached.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Also worn inner: STRONG ADVISE. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 82,068 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 82,068 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 79,636 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2020 79,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 76,894 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Feb 2019 76,833 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on inside edge

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2018 73,642 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 69,963 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 66,969 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured x2 (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2015 64,455 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 59,437 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 55,323 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2013 55,323 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 43,462 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 44,372 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 4 Feb 2010 38,461 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 38,461 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 32,087 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 24,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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 THN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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

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