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YP05 WDZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

358,238 mi
Last recorded358,238 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 WDZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 358,238 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 347,641 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 335,581 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 322,863 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 307,430 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 289,035 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 289,034 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2012 257,949 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 223,281 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 195,414 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 195,414 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 160,833 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 123,328 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 WDZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YP05 WDZ, 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 WDZ registered?

YP05 WDZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YP05 WDZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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