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YY05 FLK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

260,753 mi
Last recorded260,753 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 FLK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2018 260,753 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2018 260,745 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 250,540 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 244,717 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 238,771 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 236,011 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 235,985 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGES

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2014 233,012 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 232,980 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2013 225,102 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 217,313 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 213,781 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 196,556 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 173,433 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 143,219 miles

Nearside 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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YY05 FLK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YY05 FLK, 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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YY05 FLK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 May 2005.

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