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AY55 ZYD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,468 mi
Last recorded93,468 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZYD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 93,468 miles

E.M.L IS ON

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all 4 brake back plates corroded and very rusty

both n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc inner surfaces corroded and rusty

under trays fitted

Fail 29 Aug 2017 96,468 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device missing (2.4.G.1)

E.M.L IS ON

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all 4 brake back plates corroded and very rusty

both n/s/f and o/s/f brake disc inner surfaces corroded and rusty

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 87,857 miles

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all 4 brake back plates very corroded and rusty

e m l on

o/s/r outer side light in op

Fail 8 Sep 2016 87,844 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all 4 brake back plates very corroded and rusty

e m l on

n/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/r outer side light in op

Pass 18 Aug 2015 82,809 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s mirror glass deteriorating

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 79,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2013 70,712 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Sep 2013 70,709 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Both front suspension arm rear bushes are perished

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,950 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 56,950 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2011 42,195 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Aug 2011 42,195 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 34,195 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 25,756 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)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 14,380 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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AY55 ZYD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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