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YP05 WEK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

189,821 mi
Last recorded189,821 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 WEK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2015 189,821 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 178,569 miles

different size tyres front to rear

front flexihoses perished

front number plate cracked

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front brake backing plate corroded

offside rear tyre close to limit

plastic undertray fitted

rear indicators faded

Fail 26 Nov 2014 178,569 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

different size tyres front to rear

front flexihoses perished

front number plate cracked

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front brake backing plate corroded

offside rear tyre close to limit

plastic undertray fitted

rear indicators faded

Pass 5 Nov 2013 169,861 miles

accident damage to offside front

all indicators faded

both rear tyres close to limit and wearing on edges

child seat fitted in rear

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake back plate corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush perished and split

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

rear bumper damaged

rear discs corroded

rear lower gearbox mount perished an split

roof damaged

Fail 5 Nov 2013 169,861 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside obligatory indirect vision device seriously damaged affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

accident damage to offside front

all indicators faded

both rear tyres close to limit and wearing on edges

child seat fitted in rear

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake back plate corroded

nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush perished and split

plastic covers fitted to underside of vehicle

rear bumper damaged

rear discs corroded

rear lower gearbox mount perished an split

roof damaged

Pass 12 Oct 2012 159,655 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

front damaged

roof damaged

unable to fully test rear seat belt as child seat fitted

Fail 9 Oct 2012 159,655 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front damaged

roof damaged

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

unable to fully test rear seat belt as child seat fitted

Fail 3 Jun 2011 142,180 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 142,180 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 130,147 miles

child seats x2

several small chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Apr 2010 130,147 miles

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

child seats x2

several small chips in windscreen

Pass 1 May 2009 119,062 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 119,062 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 WEK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 WEK, 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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YP05 WEK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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