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DV55 TYY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,614 mi
Last recorded130,614 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV55 TYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 130,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 127,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner and outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 124,359 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 120,814 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 112,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very near to cords! (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very near to cords! (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 112,291 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very near to cords! (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn very near to cords! (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2018 101,989 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 92,120 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 29 Apr 2016 83,676 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish and wearing on inner edge

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 May 2015 76,174 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 69,131 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 60,621 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 50,997 miles

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

both rear tyres on 2mm wear bar

Pass 6 Dec 2010 41,601 miles

cut in outer wall on offside front tyre (no cord showing)

evidence of brake overheating on offside rear(o.k at time of test)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 34,899 miles

Cut in front right tyre side wall

Fail 4 Dec 2009 34,899 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Cut in front right tyre side wall

Rear left seat belt not fully inspected as child seat fitted

Pass 12 Dec 2008 28,386 miles

Chld seat offside rear passenger seat but not fitted at time of test allowing full inspection of passenger belt

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil resedue around offside end of engine and on various pulleys but steering not affected at time of test

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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DV55 TYY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DV55 TYY, 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 DV55 TYY registered?

DV55 TYY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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