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YY05 TYG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

129,499 mi
Last recorded129,499 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 TYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 129,499 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2024 126,307 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 123,662 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

back box mount detached

Pass 20 Oct 2022 119,817 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2021 114,984 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 110,112 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 105,382 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 96,180 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 96,180 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 85,310 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 81,841 miles

Front tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 78,737 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2014 75,862 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 69,810 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 57,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 42,031 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 42,031 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 25,094 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 16,317 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 12,727 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 TYG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YY05 TYG, 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 TYG registered?

YY05 TYG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 July 2005.

Is YY05 TYG safe to buy?

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