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YY05 FKZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

125,583 mi
Last recorded125,583 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 FKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 125,583 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 125,583 miles

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

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

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2024 118,912 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 112,642 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 112,642 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 102,184 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2022 102,184 miles

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

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

Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 94,622 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2020 93,254 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 82,956 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 82,955 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 79,849 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 79,849 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 70,950 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 70,929 miles

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 69,513 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 58,090 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 44,121 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has abnormal wear

Fail 1 Apr 2016 44,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has abnormal wear

Pass 4 Apr 2015 33,426 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 22,477 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 10,227 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2012 8,646 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 7,845 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 6,532 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 5,066 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 4,622 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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YY05 FKZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YY05 FKZ, 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 YY05 FKZ registered?

YY05 FKZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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