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YY05 VDC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,780 mi
Last recorded105,780 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 VDC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 105,780 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2017 105,780 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage door mirror (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 102,905 miles

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 8 Jun 2016 102,893 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 100,523 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 92,661 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 83,566 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 74,469 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 65,346 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 65,335 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jun 2010 55,836 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 46,073 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 35,810 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 35,810 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VDC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VDC, 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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YY05 VDC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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