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YR05 LSO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2015
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

279,719 mi
Last recorded279,719 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 LSO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2014 279,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 279,719 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 256,790 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 241,390 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 220,602 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 226,593 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2011 213,056 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 197,431 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 177,736 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 177,430 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 143,023 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 108,865 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 108,489 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 71,399 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 37,262 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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YR05 LSO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YR05 LSO, 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 YR05 LSO registered?

YR05 LSO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is YR05 LSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 LSO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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