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YS05 WCA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,164 mi
Last recorded128,164 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 WCA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2015 128,164 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014
Pass 7 Nov 2013 107,820 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 98,675 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 89,972 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 81,293 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 11 Oct 2010 81,293 miles

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 9 Nov 2009 70,917 miles

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

air bag light on

Pass 27 Jun 2008 46,977 miles

Rear 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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YS05 WCA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YS05 WCA, 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 WCA registered?

YS05 WCA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is YS05 WCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS05 WCA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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