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YF05 LRE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,521 mi
Last recorded130,521 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF05 LRE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2017 130,521 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 130,521 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

coolant light on

mil light on

Pass 23 Mar 2016 104,041 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 109,041 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 92,499 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2015 92,499 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 72,017 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2014 71,563 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 52,760 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jan 2013 52,209 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 36,188 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 33,782 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 29,439 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 23,969 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 19,472 miles

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

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 LRE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YF05 LRE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF05 LRE registered?

YF05 LRE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YF05 LRE shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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