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DY55 VKP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2025
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

90,596 mi
Last recorded90,596 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY55 VKP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 90,596 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft gaiter deteriated

Offside Front drive shaft gaiter deterited

Pass 6 Oct 2023 73,245 miles

under body surface corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2022 71,904 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2022 71,903 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 70,663 miles

Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 70,233 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

offside rear tyre deteriorated on outer side wall

Pass 2 Oct 2019 68,873 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2019 68,873 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated front and rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 66,727 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 64,131 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 60,299 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Sep 2015 57,383 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 54,712 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 23 Sep 2014 54,712 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)

offside front tyre bald inner edge

Pass 25 Sep 2013 50,507 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Sep 2013 50,507 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Sep 2012 46,852 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 43,582 miles

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

advise front axle tyres have diffrent speed ratings

Pass 20 Sep 2010 39,777 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 35,010 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 35,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 26,207 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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DY55 VKP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 DY55 VKP, 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 DY55 VKP registered?

DY55 VKP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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The MOT history for DY55 VKP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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