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LY54 YGM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

139,951 mi
Last recorded139,951 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY54 YGM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 139,951 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2017 139,951 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 132,693 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 124,735 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 114,277 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 104,690 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 83,762 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 68,286 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 55,443 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 44,832 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,726 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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LY54 YGM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LY54 YGM, 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 LY54 YGM registered?

LY54 YGM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 February 2005.

Is LY54 YGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY54 YGM shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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