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AD05 YGW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

56,109 mi
Last recorded56,109 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 YGW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 56,109 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 55,648 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 55,094 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Sleeve joint slightly deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 55,428 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 53,749 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 52,982 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2019 51,480 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 May 2019 51,475 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 49,578 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 47,859 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres perished

Pass 9 May 2016 45,841 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 May 2016 45,841 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)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 43,515 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 40,695 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 37,825 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,776 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 32,839 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 32,839 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 29,533 miles

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Apr 2010 29,533 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

near side rear tyre worn on outer edge

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 May 2009 25,365 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 20,391 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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AD05 YGW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AD05 YGW, 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 AD05 YGW registered?

AD05 YGW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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