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WF55 YRR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

153,092 mi
Last recorded153,092 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF55 YRR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 153,092 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 153,085 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 17 May 2018 144,718 miles

slight and general wear suspension / steering

Pass 17 Oct 2017 133,961 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

age cracking to rear suspension arm bushes

n/s/f outer cv boot leaking

Pass 17 Oct 2016 119,594 miles

front exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2015 109,522 miles

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

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

dampness around rear diff

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s cv gaitor deteriorated

Fail 12 Oct 2015 109,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

dampness around rear diff

exhaust corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s cv gaitor deteriorated

Pass 9 Oct 2014 100,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

headlight aims on lower limits

slight corrosion to exhaust

Fail 9 Oct 2014 100,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

headlight aims on lower limits

slight corrosion to exhaust

Pass 15 Oct 2013 86,618 miles

O/S/F OUTER CV BOOT LARGE END CABLE TIED, NOT LEAKING AND SUFFICIENT AT PRESENT.

VISUAL CHECK OK OF REAR SEAT BELTS AS CHILD SEATS FITTED.

Pass 15 Oct 2012 75,503 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 75,497 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 66,363 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 66,363 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 55,369 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 36,911 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 29,374 miles

Catalytic converter blocks broken away

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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WF55 YRR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WF55 YRR, 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 WF55 YRR registered?

WF55 YRR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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