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YP05 MUA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

200,351 mi
Last recorded200,351 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 MUA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 May 2022 200,351 miles
Pass 18 May 2021 185,494 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 184,405 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 184,405 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 181,545 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 181,545 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2016 172,849 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 172,849 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 May 2015 156,223 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2015 156,223 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 139,581 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 139,581 miles
Fail 20 May 2013 123,593 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 May 2013 123,593 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 108,173 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 108,173 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 92,749 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 74,024 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 74,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 May 2009 54,088 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 35,192 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 MUA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 MUA, 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 MUA registered?

YP05 MUA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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