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YG55 WBS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,541 mi
Last recorded119,541 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 WBS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2022 119,541 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 115,324 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 172,711 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease pin holed

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged no ingress of dirt

Nearside Front flexy brake hose perished

Offside Outer sill corroded

all brake discs backing plates corroded

both front tyres worn edges

both rear shock dust cover insecure

engine and gear box damp

long travel handbrake

soft foot brake, brake pedal sink under pressure

tpms light on

Fail 22 Jul 2019 172,572 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side cable not in caliper (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Outer c/v boot damp with grease pin holed

Nearside Front anti roll bar drop link top boot damaged no ingress of dirt

Nearside Front flexy brake hose perished

Offside Outer sill corroded

all brake discs backing plates corroded

both front tyres worn edges

both rear shock dust cover insecure

engine and gear box damp

long travel handbrake

soft foot brake, brake pedal sink under pressure

tpms light on

Pass 6 Jul 2018 98,429 miles

engine damp with oil

Fail 6 Jul 2018 98,429 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine damp with oil

Pass 20 Jun 2017 93,680 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jun 2017 93,677 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 88,130 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside rear shock absorber dust covers loose

oil leak

Pass 7 Jul 2015 83,280 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 83,280 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2014 76,191 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 70,729 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil low

Pass 30 May 2012 62,130 miles

Oil leak

nearside rear lamp adverselyaffected by the operationof another lamp

Fail 30 May 2012 62,130 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jun 2011 55,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 4 May 2010 45,271 miles

front brake discs worn/pads approx 75%worn

n/s/r tyre tread on 2mm

Pass 12 May 2009 35,790 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,684 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 WBS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WBS, 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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YG55 WBS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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