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YY05 VCZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

179,502 mi
Last recorded179,502 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 VCZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 179,502 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 177,442 miles

Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose clamp slight blow (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front wearing outer edge

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front wearing outer edge

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 173,185 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 158,337 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2018 143,816 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 132,114 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 122,140 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 112,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 103,297 miles

cant check brake pipes due to been greased

Fail 7 May 2013 91,989 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 May 2013 91,989 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 82,136 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 7 May 2011 74,467 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2010 67,583 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,281 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 56,590 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 43,237 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 VCZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

YY05 VCZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 June 2005.

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