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WP05 YJA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,612 mi
Last recorded128,612 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP05 YJA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2013 128,612 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 117,662 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 117,658 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 109,274 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 98,430 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 87,025 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 69,753 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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WP05 YJA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WP05 YJA, 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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How do I check the history of WP05 YJA?

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What year was WP05 YJA registered?

WP05 YJA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 August 2005.

Is WP05 YJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP05 YJA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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