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YM05 EWU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

174,509 mi
Last recorded174,509 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM05 EWU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 174,509 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 162,210 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all rear windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 161,532 miles

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

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

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

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view all rear windows (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 149,041 miles

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

Offside sill soft but not holed

Pass 27 Jul 2017 133,654 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2016 129,896 miles

covers obscuring some components

Pass 14 Aug 2015 122,152 miles

covers & undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Aug 2015 122,152 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2014 108,987 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jul 2013 95,925 miles

all tyres worn

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,335 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 65,408 miles

front discs & pads worn

front wishbone rear bushs worn

Pass 12 Jul 2010 51,645 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 35,440 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 26,716 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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YM05 EWU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc 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 YM05 EWU, 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 YM05 EWU registered?

YM05 EWU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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