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YT05 XBJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

155,832 mi
Last recorded155,832 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 XBJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 155,832 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 155,827 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 130,499 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 130,211 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 99,272 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 99,213 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside 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)

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

Offside Rear Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 97,850 miles

Nearside temp repair repeater

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 90,785 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 83,714 miles

front discs worn.............

nearside outer cv boot...................

Pass 24 Feb 2014 76,029 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 76,019 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,486 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 61,278 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,472 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 45,606 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Feb 2010 45,606 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 38,973 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 29,780 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 XBJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YT05 XBJ, 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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YT05 XBJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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