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FY55 YUF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

198,039 mi
Last recorded198,039 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY55 YUF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2023 198,039 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2023 197,915 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Front sills rusty

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear subframe rusty

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

Pass 1 Dec 2022 186,774 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2022 186,774 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 179,617 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox and engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has worn slightly on it's inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Mounting for brake pipe/ brake hoses has broken away from the body. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has worn slightly on it's inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub-frame is also corroded. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 179,617 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre has significantly worn on it's inner egde. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From gearbox and engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has worn slightly on it's inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Mounting for brake pipe/ brake hoses has broken away from the body. (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has worn slightly on it's inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub-frame is also corroded. (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 168,210 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 168,210 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 154,338 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms, rear-most bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are starting to wear slightly on their inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is worn down to 2.5mm and is wearing on its inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing significantly on its inner edge and is quite heavily edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 141,219 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower front lower arms rearmost bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Inner pad is worn lower than the rest. (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear brake hoses to rear callipers are perished. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner I cannot see rear inner brake pads.

Pass 30 Oct 2017 126,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear subframe has signs of impact damage

Pass 3 Nov 2016 115,284 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 101,582 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 91,022 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 84,024 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2012 78,443 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 71,118 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 71,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2010 61,128 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Nov 2009 55,974 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 55,974 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 44,089 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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FY55 YUF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FY55 YUF, 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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FY55 YUF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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