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YT05 AYS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

218,757 mi
Last recorded218,757 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 AYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2023 218,757 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 4 Jan 2023 218,732 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 214,346 miles

Central exhaust clamp deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front brake back plate slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front back plate slightly corroded,

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 209,433 miles

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

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover loose

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

Offside Rear shocker dust cover loose

Fail 6 Jan 2021 209,420 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear shocker dust cover loose

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

Offside Rear shocker dust cover loose

Pass 13 Jul 2019 202,652 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 197,971 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 191,653 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 186,348 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 181,233 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 162,738 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 162,738 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 143,476 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 121,278 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 93,863 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 93,863 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 69,274 miles

Rear bump stops perished.

Fail 9 Apr 2010 69,274 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear bump stops perished.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,410 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 34,899 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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YT05 AYS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT05 AYS, 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 YT05 AYS registered?

YT05 AYS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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