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FH54 YTN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

178,888 mi
Last recorded178,888 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH54 YTN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 178,888 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2025 167,218 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 165,799 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 159,912 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 153,299 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 145,634 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2020 136,580 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2020 136,565 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 120,429 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 114,121 miles

Front under shield insecure

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 114,114 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front under shield insecure

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 104,439 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear tyre perished

exhaust mounts broken

Fail 10 Apr 2017 104,434 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear tyre perished

exhaust mounts broken

Pass 14 Apr 2016 96,168 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 89,817 miles

Centre exhaust mount is broken but exhaust secure

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Fail 14 Apr 2015 89,817 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre exhaust mount is broken but exhaust secure

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 10 Apr 2014 84,636 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center exhaust bracket deteriorated

Fail 10 Apr 2014 84,636 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

center exhaust bracket deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2013 78,462 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight blow on exhaust behind cat

Pass 11 Feb 2012 69,272 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 59,905 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Dec 2008 42,179 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 32,938 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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FH54 YTN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 FH54 YTN, 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 FH54 YTN registered?

FH54 YTN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 January 2005.

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