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MW05 YRL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

212,482 mi
Last recorded212,482 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW05 YRL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2017 212,482 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 203,621 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 195,389 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 195,387 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 177,291 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 159,441 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 143,987 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 127,205 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 103,600 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 92,956 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 92,956 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 70,273 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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MW05 YRL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MW05 YRL, 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 MW05 YRL registered?

MW05 YRL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 July 2005.

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The MOT history for MW05 YRL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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