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YF05 AKX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

139,891 mi
Last recorded139,891 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 AKX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 139,891 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 139,891 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 99,952 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 77,078 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 77,078 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 66,929 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 66,929 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 59,015 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 59,015 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 50,824 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 45,619 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 45,619 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2010 38,859 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2010 38,859 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 31,530 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 26,231 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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YF05 AKX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YF05 AKX, 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 YF05 AKX registered?

YF05 AKX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 June 2005.

Is YF05 AKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF05 AKX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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