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YB54 WBV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Gold Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,822 mi
Last recorded68,822 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 WBV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 68,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 30 Jan 2009 63,468 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 59,875 miles

front number plate cracked

rear parking sensors faulty

Fail 4 Feb 2008 59,871 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

rear parking sensors faulty

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 WBV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Gold with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 YB54 WBV, 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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YB54 WBV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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