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YP05 BDO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

346,984 mi
Last recorded346,984 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 BDO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 346,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2019 346,984 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf/osf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 343,953 miles

Nearside Front shock absorb-er slightly damp

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

both sides front tyres inner edges worn slightly

engine and gearbox slightly damp of oil

engine stabiliser mounting slightly saturated in oil

front brake discs slightly lipped

front brake pads low

Pass 24 Apr 2017 307,340 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Nearside & Offside (the rear ones) (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

slight oil leak around engine/gearbox area

Fail 24 Apr 2017 307,337 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Nearside & Offside (the rear ones) (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% side mirror (1.4.A.2c)

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

slight oil leak around engine/gearbox area

Pass 23 Apr 2016 301,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt drop link upper boot (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight oil leak around engine area

Pass 22 Apr 2015 260,065 miles

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

both front back plates corroded

both front suspension arm rear bushes split

front pads low

Fail 21 Apr 2015 260,065 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pads low

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

both front back plates corroded

both front suspension arm rear bushes split

Pass 23 Apr 2014 242,145 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in engine mounting

Pass 30 Apr 2013 196,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 196,035 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

clip missing from n/s/front c/v boot

front brake discs worn

Pass 24 Apr 2012 141,208 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall perrished

Fail 29 Apr 2011 122,318 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 122,318 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 121,116 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 109,521 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 99,195 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 99,195 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Apr 2008 84,568 miles

Front 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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YP05 BDO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YP05 BDO, 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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YP05 BDO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 20 April 2005.

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