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YY05 VCU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

77,528 mi
Last recorded77,528 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 VCU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 77,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 77,516 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2024 77,048 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 75,355 miles
Fail 3 May 2023 75,331 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Dec 2020 75,317 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2020 75,317 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 75,205 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 75,205 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 75,186 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 75,128 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,925 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 74,925 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2015 62,669 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 51,663 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 48,339 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 46,657 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 46,657 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2011 42,690 miles
Fail 24 May 2011 42,690 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2010 33,513 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 25,603 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 18,286 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 VCU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 VCU, 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 VCU registered?

YY05 VCU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 May 2005.

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