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VA54 ATY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,147 mi
Last recorded165,147 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA54 ATY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2019 165,147 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Under Try Fitted

wet weather

Pass 6 Jan 2018 153,904 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 149,474 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 145,283 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 139,461 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 130,581 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 130,581 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2013 117,203 miles

offside rear tyre low inside edge

Pass 4 Jan 2012 101,183 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 89,280 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 77,131 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 61,695 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 58,032 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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VA54 ATY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VA54 ATY, 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 VA54 ATY registered?

VA54 ATY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 January 2005.

Is VA54 ATY safe to buy?

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