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MK05 YYW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

102,125 mi
Last recorded102,125 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK05 YYW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 102,125 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 102,122 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 95,268 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 88,720 miles

NSR bump stop perished

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

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output mirror (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 81,414 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 80,490 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 69,951 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 63,529 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 54,075 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 44,524 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 33,465 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 23,335 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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MK05 YYW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 MK05 YYW, 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 MK05 YYW registered?

MK05 YYW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 March 2005.

Is MK05 YYW safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK05 YYW shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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