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YP55 ZNK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

281,768 mi
Last recorded281,768 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 ZNK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 281,768 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 281,768 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 243,890 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 197,136 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 169,648 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 169,648 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 159,066 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 159,055 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/ s front tyre worn inner edge

rear wash not working

Pass 14 Nov 2009 143,828 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YP55 ZNK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP55 ZNK, 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 YP55 ZNK registered?

YP55 ZNK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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