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YB54 WLW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

204,028 mi
Last recorded204,028 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB54 WLW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 204,028 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Boot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 184,605 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear subframe corroded

Centre exhaust sleeve clamp broken but secure

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2018 184,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre exhaust sleeve clamp broken but secure

Nearside Front Fog light not working

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2017 174,393 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 174,393 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 166,696 miles

engine very rattly

Fail 16 Feb 2016 166,696 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

brake pad warning light on due to broken warning wire

engine very rattly

Pass 3 Feb 2015 155,654 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside outer sill panel corroded/damaged.

nearside/offside rear coil springs corroded.

offside front door mirror/repeater damaged.

Fail 2 Feb 2015 155,654 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nearside outer sill panel corroded/damaged.

nearside/offside rear coil springs corroded.

offside front door mirror/repeater damaged.

Pass 4 Feb 2014 143,857 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside front brake backplate corroded/holed.

nearside outer sill panel damaged.

offside rear brake backplate missing.

offside rear service brake noisey during roller brake testing.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 132,836 miles

bonnet release broken.

drivers side interior trim removed.

engine management light on.

signs of slight overheating to nearside rear brake disc.

slight damage to nearside front wing.

Fail 21 Jan 2013 132,836 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

bonnet release broken.

drivers side interior trim removed.

engine management light on.

nearside and offside front brake discs in poor condition worn/corroded advise renewal.

signs of slight overheating to nearside rear brake disc.

slight damage to nearside front wing.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 117,473 miles

front brake discs due for renewal( worn/corroded)

nearside outer sill panel damaged.

nearside/offside rear brake dust shields corroded.

Pass 3 Feb 2011 98,486 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner

Pass 25 Jan 2010 75,865 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 56,389 miles

nearside outer sill panel damaged.

both rear tyre treads low advise replacement.

Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,433 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 WLW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WLW, 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 WLW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 February 2005.

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