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YX54 HWC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

288,059 mi
Last recorded288,059 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX54 HWC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 288,059 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 288,059 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2016 251,788 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Nov 2016 251,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 238,070 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 215,399 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 175,513 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 31 Oct 2013 135,564 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 95,723 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2011 89,459 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 79,579 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 68,942 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 60,476 miles

steering stiff to turn from road wheels when suspension hanging.!lhf suspension arm rear bush seperating.

Pass 5 Dec 2007 45,753 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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YX54 HWC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YX54 HWC, 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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YX54 HWC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 January 2005.

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