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WV55 YKX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,032 mi
Last recorded162,032 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV55 YKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2021 162,032 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link bar (5.3.4 (b) (i))

o/s and n/s front tyres perished on side walls

Pass 27 Feb 2020 157,149 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2020 157,141 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2018 153,567 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 153,567 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 9 May 2017 148,034 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 148,034 miles

Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated both sides (3.5.1j)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 195/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 May 2016 142,982 miles

n/s o/s/f brake disc covers rusty

Pass 25 Apr 2015 134,391 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2014 121,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

near side rear tyre tread uneven

Fail 23 Apr 2014 121,337 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

near side rear tyre tread uneven

Pass 1 May 2013 104,069 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 90,559 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 74,628 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 71,191 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2009 57,507 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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WV55 YKX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WV55 YKX, 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 WV55 YKX registered?

WV55 YKX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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