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YC55 ZVX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,162 mi
Last recorded149,162 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 ZVX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2015 149,162 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake backplates corroded

nearside rear seat belt coupling covers missing

offside front tyre sidewall damaged

warning light on dash

Pass 1 Nov 2012 140,169 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2011 123,323 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 99,229 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 86,901 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 62,656 miles

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

nearside and offside front tyres show first signs of treadwear

nearside cv joint gaiter shows signs of wear but not split

nearside rear tyre shows signs of wear

Fail 15 Oct 2008 62,356 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside and offside front tyres show first signs of treadwear

nearside cv joint gaiter shows signs of wear but not split

nearside rear tyre shows signs of wear

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 ZVX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZVX, 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 ZVX registered?

YC55 ZVX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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