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AY55 YNW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

314,350 mi
Last recorded314,350 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 YNW
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 314,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 312,930 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 310,564 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 310,419 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust clamp corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2018 307,482 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 307,440 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 303,488 miles

Nearside Door mirror cracked.

Pass 5 Jan 2016 299,308 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2016 299,303 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking Brake hose leaking. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2015 288,974 miles

F/O/S Tyre worn on inside edge.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2014 273,462 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 273,269 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 257,467 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 237,594 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 137,235 miles

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

Offside 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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AY55 YNW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AY55 YNW, 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 AY55 YNW registered?

AY55 YNW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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