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YY05 UOX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

81,105 mi
Last recorded81,105 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 UOX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 81,105 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 73,338 miles

Engine management light on

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

Fail 22 Mar 2016 73,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine management light on

Exhaust corroded but not blowing

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 66,540 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 66,540 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,412 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 57,357 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 57,357 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,740 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 47,814 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 43,119 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,119 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 37,024 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 28,231 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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YY05 UOX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 YY05 UOX, 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 YY05 UOX registered?

YY05 UOX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 May 2005.

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