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DE55 YUU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

151,979 mi
Last recorded151,979 miles
Recorded on27 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 YUU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 May 2016 151,979 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover

engine noisey on tick-over

high level stoplight in-op

Pass 19 May 2015 132,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop light in-op

Fail 19 May 2015 132,143 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

high level stop light in-op

Pass 28 May 2014 113,333 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 110,752 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 110,752 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 106,041 miles

Oil leak

noise from engine

Fail 24 Oct 2012 106,041 miles

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

Oil leak

noise from engine

Pass 13 Jan 2012 102,994 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2012 102,991 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

engine oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2011 102,877 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/f inner boot split

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

Oil leak

alt belt noise

Pass 14 Jan 2011 97,823 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 97,777 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 92,978 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)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 92,978 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 8 Jan 2009 85,047 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 84,936 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 84,916 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

PART OF N/S/R/ SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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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DE55 YUU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DE55 YUU, 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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DE55 YUU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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