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FD55 YYA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

146,875 mi
Last recorded146,875 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD55 YYA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 May 2026 146,875 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 139,231 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2022 139,297 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 136,203 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 129,561 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 119,811 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 110,223 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 101,929 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 94,518 miles

front disc's worn/corroded & pads low

nearside front fog lamp inop

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Sep 2015 94,518 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front disc's worn/corroded & pads low

nearside front fog lamp inop

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2014 84,465 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 25 Sep 2014 84,465 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Dec 2013 75,804 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear pads getting low

Pass 4 Jan 2013 68,016 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 63,513 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 58,994 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 50,305 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 May 2010 50,305 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 May 2009 34,262 miles

nearside rear reflector damaged

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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FD55 YYA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FD55 YYA, 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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FD55 YYA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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