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YF54 LFK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

103,438 mi
Last recorded103,438 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 LFK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 103,438 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 98,117 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 92,128 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 92,090 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 91,856 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 91,853 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jan 2013 89,838 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 83,703 miles

front brake discs has slight corrosion

n/s front tyre tread near limit

n/s rear tyre tread getting low and bald on inner edge

oil leak around engine area

Fail 11 Jan 2012 83,695 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front 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)

front brake discs has slight corrosion

n/s front tyre tread near limit

n/s rear tyre tread getting low and bald on inner edge

oil leak around engine area

Pass 11 Jan 2011 73,569 miles

front brake discs has slight corrosion on inner surface area

o/s front lower arm inner front bush has slight play

o/s rear tyre tread going bald and distorting on inner edge, but no cords exposed

rear brakes increase and decrease slightly uneven

Fail 6 Jan 2011 73,560 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

front brake discs has slight corrosion on inner surface area

o/s front lower arm inner front bush has slight play

o/s rear tyre tread going bald and distorting on inner edge, but no cords exposed

Pass 18 Dec 2009 63,398 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2009 53,115 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 15,395 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 15,395 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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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YF54 LFK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc 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 YF54 LFK, 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 YF54 LFK registered?

YF54 LFK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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