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YR05 UEN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

61,686 mi
Last recorded61,686 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 UEN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2026 61,686 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Lower under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

coolant level low

Pass 1 Sep 2025 56,425 miles

All Suspension arm Components are corroded

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both Sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 52,895 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension component rusty

Fail 29 Jul 2024 52,895 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

suspension component rusty

Pass 29 Jul 2023 50,547 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2022 47,187 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2022 47,187 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 12 Dec 2019 44,826 miles

both front tyre getting low

Pass 10 May 2019 39,767 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 33,086 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 30,290 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 29,538 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 28,504 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 27,531 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 26,061 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 24,217 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 22,024 miles

both rear tyres are starting to crack/split on tread area

rear washer inop

Pass 27 May 2010 19,317 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 16,006 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 12,246 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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YR05 UEN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YR05 UEN, 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 YR05 UEN registered?

YR05 UEN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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