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YL05 BUE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

227,883 mi
Last recorded227,883 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 BUE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 227,883 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 200,004 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 168,196 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 144,486 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 118,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre sidewall marked - DSST run on flat technology. This may effect the vehicles insurance

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 118,365 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 117,205 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 112,466 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 112,466 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 107,101 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 101,255 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 101,255 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 96,423 miles

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

front brake imbalance high

nearside rear tyre worn to the limit on inner edge

Pass 27 Jul 2009 91,241 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Pass 4 Aug 2008 86,042 miles

inner front brake pads wearing near limit

rear brake pads wearing near limit

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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YL05 BUE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YL05 BUE, 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 YL05 BUE registered?

YL05 BUE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 August 2005.

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