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YY55 BGF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

94,027 mi
Last recorded94,027 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 BGF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2019 94,027 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 88,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 May 2018 88,824 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 May 2017 83,214 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 77,244 miles

rear brake back plates corroded

run out on rear tyre tread

Pass 5 May 2015 67,173 miles

Offside rear shock cover insecure

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 9 May 2014 55,188 miles

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

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 7 May 2014 55,157 miles

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

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

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

rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 22 Apr 2013 45,317 miles

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

engine malfunction light on

Pass 16 May 2012 40,714 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 19 May 2011 37,011 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 32,923 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 27,220 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 21,836 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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YY55 BGF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YY55 BGF, 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 YY55 BGF registered?

YY55 BGF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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