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YS05 WBX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

180,365 mi
Last recorded180,365 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 WBX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 180,365 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 180,365 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 171,070 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 171,070 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2019 158,757 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 158,750 miles

Nearside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2018 149,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Aug 2018 149,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 11,886 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 11,072 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn split (2.5.C.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no front washers both (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 134,456 miles

engine light on

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of under body

Pass 13 Aug 2015 126,939 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 119,170 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 113,419 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 106,757 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 106,645 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 96,036 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 96,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Jun 2010 84,711 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 84,711 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 68,015 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 57,011 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 51,011 miles

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

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

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

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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YS05 WBX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 YS05 WBX, 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 YS05 WBX registered?

YS05 WBX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 June 2005.

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