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YX55 YTY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,220 mi
Last recorded88,220 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 YTY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2013 88,220 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2012 82,909 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 78,363 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 78,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre between 1.6-2mm advise replacement

Pass 25 Aug 2010 68,003 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009
Fail 25 Aug 2009 80,933 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,876 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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YX55 YTY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YX55 YTY, 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 YX55 YTY registered?

YX55 YTY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 September 2005.

Is YX55 YTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX55 YTY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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