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YS05 YVR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

240,423 mi
Last recorded240,423 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 YVR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 240,423 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 237,625 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2024 234,778 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 233,415 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 229,091 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 219,197 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one led inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2021 219,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one led inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2020 211,524 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 201,459 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2018 190,802 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 179,989 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 170,394 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 159,124 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2014 148,083 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2013 137,402 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 122,687 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 107,346 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 87,163 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2009 65,018 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 43,391 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 YVR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YS05 YVR, 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 YVR registered?

YS05 YVR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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