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YS05 DZG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

151,596 mi
Last recorded151,596 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 DZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 151,596 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Fail 8 May 2018 151,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

engine cover fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2017 137,865 miles

n/s/r brake slight bind and looks like been hot

rear pads worn low

slight smear from wipers

wishbone rear bushes split and have slight movement

Fail 19 Apr 2017 137,864 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

coolant level below minimum

n/s/r brake slight bind and looks like been hot

oil dirty and level is low

rear pads worn low

slight smear from wipers

wishbone rear bushes split and have slight movement

Pass 15 Apr 2016 128,262 miles

o/s/f brake backing plate corroded and week

service light is on

wishbone rear bushes worn an splitting

Fail 15 Apr 2016 128,262 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake warning light on

bulb fault light on

front brakes worn and corroded

o/s/f brake backing plate corroded and week

rear brakes worn and corroded

service light is on

wishbone rear bushes worn an splitting

Fail 15 Apr 2015 118,004 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 118,004 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 103,385 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)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,461 miles

o/s side repeater dim

Fail 17 Apr 2013 90,365 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 77,914 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 72,118 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 65,310 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Apr 2011 65,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 56,221 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 47,672 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 36,815 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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YS05 DZG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YS05 DZG, 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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YS05 DZG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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