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YR55 OFN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,430 mi
Last recorded139,430 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 OFN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2014 139,430 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Oct 2013 101,208 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 87,354 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 73,175 miles

Front brake pads wearing down

Full underbody inspection could not be carried out due to manufactureres underbody shields

Fail 15 Oct 2011 73,175 miles

Front brake pads wearing down

Full underbody inspection could not be carried out due to manufactureres underbody shields

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 60,083 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 49,469 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 37,381 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 OFN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 OFN, 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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How do I check the history of YR55 OFN?

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What year was YR55 OFN registered?

YR55 OFN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is YR55 OFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 OFN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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