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YG55 KRU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

225,193 mi
Last recorded225,193 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 KRU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 225,193 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 186,517 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 64,930 miles

ALL FOUR BACK PLATES CORRODED

Fail 27 Sep 2014 64,929 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

ALL FOUR BACK PLATES CORRODED

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 56,603 miles

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

offside rear tyre scrubbing inner edge

Pass 16 Oct 2012 45,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 35,382 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 26,591 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 19,590 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 19,354 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,883 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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YG55 KRU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YG55 KRU, 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 YG55 KRU registered?

YG55 KRU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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