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YC55 AKF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

157,291 mi
Last recorded157,291 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 AKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 157,291 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2020 157,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 150,174 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 139,166 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 123,530 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 105,980 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 88,450 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 76,557 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,557 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,326 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 56,326 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2012 52,777 miles

o/s/r bump stop split.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 48,254 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Sep 2011 48,254 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 43,490 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 37,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 30,909 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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YC55 AKF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YC55 AKF, 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 YC55 AKF registered?

YC55 AKF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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