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YX05 BKG

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Lpg 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,065 mi
Last recorded123,065 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX05 BKG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2019 123,065 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))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 114,006 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

service brake efficiency only just met.it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 3 Aug 2017 113,332 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil O/S N/S (2.7.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive O/S N/S (2.4.A.3)

service brake efficiency only just met, it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Aug 2016 108,673 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 104,057 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 95,890 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 87,542 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 84,389 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 80,937 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 80,937 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,244 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 64,446 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 64,446 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 54,793 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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YX05 BKG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,781cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YX05 BKG, 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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YX05 BKG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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