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YB54 UXK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

161,341 mi
Last recorded161,341 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 UXK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 161,341 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 161,318 miles

Centre Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 137,233 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2009 134,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

boot stay broken

nearside rear door not opening from inside

reverse lamps inop

Pass 8 Sep 2008 118,303 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 99,239 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 56,948 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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YB54 UXK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Yellow 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 YB54 UXK, 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 YB54 UXK registered?

YB54 UXK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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The MOT history for YB54 UXK 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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