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YC05 EWE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,867 mi
Last recorded105,867 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 EWE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 105,867 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 98,476 miles

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

Fail 31 Jul 2015 89,587 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 89,587 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 82,349 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 82,339 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 72,675 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,675 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 62,623 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,673 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 42,609 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 32,142 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 20,337 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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YC05 EWE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YC05 EWE, 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 YC05 EWE registered?

YC05 EWE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 June 2005.

Is YC05 EWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 EWE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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