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YP05 BFF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

136,312 mi
Last recorded136,312 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 BFF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 136,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 124,728 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2018 124,472 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Oct 2017 115,715 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 115,549 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 110,211 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 103,673 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 97,514 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 97,514 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 91,015 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 91,015 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 79,639 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 67,624 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 54,948 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 40,102 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 26,476 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 26,476 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 23,726 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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YP05 BFF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YP05 BFF, 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 YP05 BFF registered?

YP05 BFF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is YP05 BFF safe to buy?

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