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WU05 YLR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,114 mi
Last recorded140,114 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 YLR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 140,114 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak coming from back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak coming from turbo/manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Oct 2018 140,113 miles

Exhaust system insecure Centre pipe support bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak coming from back box (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leak coming from turbo/manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2.5 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 135,135 miles

Both rear brake flexis corroded slightly in places

Both sills damaged

Centre exhaust hanger broken but not causing inadequate support

Gear box oil leak

NSF brake pipe corroded slightly

OSR brake sticking slightly

OSR tire has a screw in the tread

OSR tire has a screw in the tread

Pass 15 Sep 2016 129,362 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 125,151 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 115,589 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2014 115,589 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 105,137 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 102,718 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 102,718 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 95,257 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 88,857 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 74,894 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 58,471 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 35,006 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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WU05 YLR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WU05 YLR, 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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WU05 YLR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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