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YS05 YVT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,173 mi
Last recorded163,173 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 YVT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2022 163,173 miles

Central Rear seat belt is tapped

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

Pass 17 Jun 2020 163,163 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator lamp illuminated

Central Rear seat belt covered with tape.

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2020 163,163 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Brake pad(s) wear indicator lamp illuminated

Central Rear seat belt covered with tape.

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 156,044 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 145,479 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 135,263 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 120,841 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 108,784 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2014 98,215 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 98,215 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 86,148 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 75,418 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 66,957 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 60,092 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 60,092 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 52,917 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Jun 2008 42,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 42,863 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 YVT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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