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YH55 WZG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

308,959 mi
Last recorded308,959 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 WZG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2014 308,959 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 276,735 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Sep 2012 242,629 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 242,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2011 206,556 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 206,552 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 176,359 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 176,358 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 150,919 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 150,919 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 132,923 miles

advise brake pad warning light on dash wires broken

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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YH55 WZG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YH55 WZG, 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 YH55 WZG registered?

YH55 WZG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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The MOT history for YH55 WZG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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