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YS05 FNM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

164,280 mi
Last recorded164,280 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 FNM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 164,280 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

screen wash bottle leaking

Fail 31 May 2022 164,280 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

screen wash bottle leaking

Fail 30 May 2022 164,280 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear unable to turn road wheel by hand when inspecting

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split still clears screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear axle (chalked) (1.1.11 (c))

Rear underside of vehicle corroded

screen wash bottle leaking

Pass 14 Jun 2021 161,000 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jun 2021 161,000 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 157,267 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 157,266 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 154,210 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 150,397 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 145,943 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 145,943 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 139,714 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2016 139,714 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 132,264 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 122,053 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 122,053 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 110,924 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 96,059 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 82,204 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 68,809 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 55,924 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 41,029 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 FNM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FNM, 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 YS05 FNM registered?

YS05 FNM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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