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SC54 YPU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

171,547 mi
Last recorded171,547 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 YPU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2015 171,547 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

engine bay and under tray cover

Fail 5 Dec 2015 171,547 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured 2 (1.4.A.2f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine bay and under tray cover

Pass 19 Nov 2014 159,024 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 156,343 miles

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

both rear back plates missing

Pass 7 Nov 2012 153,319 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 150,498 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 150,498 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 146,603 miles

offside rear hand brake performance low

Pass 18 Nov 2009 126,468 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 126,319 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 106,330 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 82,712 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 55,705 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 27,309 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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SC54 YPU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SC54 YPU, 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 SC54 YPU registered?

SC54 YPU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 January 2005.

Is SC54 YPU safe to buy?

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