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YR05 OKF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,196 mi
Last recorded165,196 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 OKF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 165,196 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 161,252 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 155,560 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 155,559 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 155,173 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 150,674 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall.

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 150,674 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall.

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 146,011 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 137,864 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 137,864 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 129,070 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 122,242 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 110,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 OKF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YR05 OKF, 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 OKF registered?

YR05 OKF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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