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VX05 YPW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

134,065 mi
Last recorded134,065 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 YPW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2021 134,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 129,561 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 123,783 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 106,769 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 91,275 miles

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED

HEAD LIGHT ADJUSTMENT ON MINIMUM LEVEL

N/R SEAT BELT BUCKLE COVER DAMAGED

Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing PROTECTION COVERS DROPPED (2.7.2a)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 83,925 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2015 77,399 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 77,399 miles

Centre Inner Macpherson strut fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,212 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 70,212 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 62,479 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 62,217 miles

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

front wishbones-n/s and o/s rear bushes starting to split and perish

Fail 17 Sep 2012 54,462 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

inside face of the front brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,462 miles

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

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

inside face of the front brake discs corroded

Pass 5 Aug 2011 44,607 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 41,277 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,959 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,608 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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VX05 YPW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VX05 YPW, 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 VX05 YPW registered?

VX05 YPW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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