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YH05 XCZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,661 mi
Last recorded105,661 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 XCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2016 105,661 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 96,643 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres worn on edge of tread

Fail 27 Jan 2015 96,580 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear tyres worn on edge of tread

Pass 20 Jan 2014 87,957 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)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 77,293 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 67,146 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 67,146 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 56,871 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 46,095 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 36,391 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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YH05 XCZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YH05 XCZ, 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 YH05 XCZ registered?

YH05 XCZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 April 2005.

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