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YS05 WCO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,508 mi
Last recorded165,508 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2017 165,508 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2015 153,175 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside/offside front sash window tinting may be darker than that permitted

Pass 4 Jul 2015 153,175 miles

nearside/offside front sash window tinting may be darker than that permitted

Pass 28 Jun 2014 143,606 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 143,552 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2013 118,788 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2012 115,017 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 104,788 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2011 104,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 103,605 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 96,282 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 47,499 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,340 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 38,339 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 WCO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WCO, 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 WCO registered?

YS05 WCO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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