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YG55 RPY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

184,553 mi
Last recorded184,553 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2012
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 RPY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2012 184,553 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

both front backing plates corroded

o/s/f tyre inner edge worn

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 9 Sep 2011 164,955 miles

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

front tyres 2-3mm of tread

n/s sill damage

Fail 9 Sep 2011 164,955 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Upper Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

front tyres 2-3mm of tread

n/s sill damage

Pass 16 Sep 2010 79,525 miles

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

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

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 28 Aug 2009 124,557 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 124,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 105,942 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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 RPY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YG55 RPY, 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 RPY registered?

YG55 RPY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 September 2005.

Is YG55 RPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YG55 RPY shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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