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YR55 OFL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

43,460 mi
Last recorded43,460 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 OFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 43,460 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 108,106 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 93,467 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 78,461 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 66,744 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 54,309 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 54,309 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 41,637 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 28,485 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 20,841 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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YR55 OFL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YR55 OFL, 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 YR55 OFL registered?

YR55 OFL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2005.

Is YR55 OFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 OFL shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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