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SP55 YFS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

148,453 mi
Last recorded148,453 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 YFS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2019 148,453 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 141,686 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 127,268 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 110,312 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on outer tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 92,874 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 81,466 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 65,954 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2012 56,450 miles

advise all tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 9 May 2011 45,968 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 45,968 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,322 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Mar 2011 45,322 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 37,769 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,741 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 20,044 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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SP55 YFS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 SP55 YFS, 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 SP55 YFS registered?

SP55 YFS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is SP55 YFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP55 YFS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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