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YC55 ZFB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,604 mi
Last recorded136,604 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 ZFB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 136,604 miles

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

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

nearside rear seat belt buckle has damadge

Pass 18 Aug 2015 131,240 miles

offside rear lens repaired

Pass 20 Aug 2014 119,812 miles

offside and nearside rear shocker covers not secure

Fail 18 Aug 2014 119,802 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside rear shocker covers not secure

Pass 9 Aug 2013 105,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 92,114 miles

chip in screen

front number plate cracked

o/s front wheel arch cover loose

o/s rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2011 77,897 miles

engine top cover and undertray fitted

front numberplate cracked

full length vehicle undertrays fitted

offside front wishbone arm rear bush perished and starting to split

oilstained and damp around turbo pipework

slight damage on nearside outer sill

slight lip and corrosion on front brake discs, pads worn

Fail 29 Jul 2011 77,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine top cover and undertray fitted

front numberplate cracked

full length vehicle undertrays fitted

offside front wishbone arm rear bush perished and starting to split

oilstained and damp around turbo pipework

slight damage on nearside outer sill

slight lip and corrosion on front brake discs, pads worn

Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,888 miles

body undertrays fitted

both front wishbone arm rear bushes perished and just starting to split

engine top cover fitted

slight corrosion to front brake disc inner faces

slight damage to nearside outer sill

slight imbalance from rear brakes

slight play in steering rack

Fail 28 Jul 2010 64,888 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

body undertrays fitted

both front wishbone arm rear bushes perished and just starting to split

engine top cover fitted

slight corrosion to front brake disc inner faces

slight damage to nearside outer sill

slight imbalance from rear brakes

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Aug 2009 49,242 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 47,744 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 ZFB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YC55 ZFB, 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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YC55 ZFB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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