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YY05 XPF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

173,073 mi
Last recorded173,073 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 173,073 miles

plastic coating on brake pipes slight bubbling

Fail 13 Mar 2013 173,073 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

plastic coating on brake pipes slight bubbling

Pass 19 Mar 2012 167,861 miles

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO POWDER-UP UNDER PLASTIC COVERINGS.

Fail 13 Mar 2012 167,861 miles

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

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

BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO POWDER-UP UNDER PLASTIC COVERINGS.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 149,151 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 127,171 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 96,073 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 96,073 miles

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

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

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 XPF 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 62.5%.

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 XPF, 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 XPF registered?

YY05 XPF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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