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DE55 YVC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2016
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

261,702 mi
Last recorded261,702 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 YVC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2015 261,702 miles

both front wishbone, rear bushes perished

Pass 31 Mar 2015 249,699 miles

front wishbone bushes perished

play in nearside front bottom ball joint

Pass 2 Oct 2014 235,229 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 222,503 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 212,409 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 196,211 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 182,364 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 170,442 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 166,697 miles

rear bump stop rubbers perished causeinrg rear shock dust covers to drop down.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 24 Nov 2011 166,697 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear bump stop rubbers perished causeinrg rear shock dust covers to drop down.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Dec 2010 144,599 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 144,565 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 119,805 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 89,566 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 YVC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel 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 DE55 YVC, 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 DE55 YVC registered?

DE55 YVC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is DE55 YVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE55 YVC shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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