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YW05 VBN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,580 mi
Last recorded189,580 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW05 VBN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2024 189,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear sub frame corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2023 175,562 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 162,266 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective Center exhaust clamp corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 161,445 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides(replacement advised) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

surface rust under the vehicle and on brake pipes/brake hoses ferrules and on some suspension components

Pass 23 Jul 2019 148,943 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt mechanism outer covering broken but still operates correctly

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

Fail 18 Jul 2019 148,500 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device excessively deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear seat belt mechanism outer covering broken but still operates correctly

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 137,198 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Jul 2017 127,955 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 127,607 miles

Headlamp aim too low n/s + o/s (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 119,960 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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YW05 VBN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YW05 VBN, 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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YW05 VBN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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