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YF54 ZXP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

385,359 mi
Last recorded385,359 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 ZXP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 29 Mar 2014 385,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 385,359 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 363,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 21 Mar 2013 363,602 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Apr 2012 357,641 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 357,641 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 338,889 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 338,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 299,279 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 232,067 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 169,989 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2008 169,427 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 110,063 miles

see previous test

Fail 29 Jan 2007 109,983 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 54,492 miles

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

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 ZXP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YF54 ZXP, 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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YF54 ZXP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 January 2005.

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