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YX54 HWE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

85,913 mi
Last recorded85,913 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2016 85,913 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 81,581 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 75,992 miles

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 69,446 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 62,745 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

air bag warning light shows a fault

offside rear door won't open

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2010 53,800 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 49,339 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 40,759 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 40,759 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 31,201 miles

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

emmisions close to limits

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 HWE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HWE, 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 YX54 HWE registered?

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

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