MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
256,105 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside windscreen has small chip on zone B
al suspension component slightly corroded
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
n/s/rear tyre small cracks in outer sidewall
o/s/front tyre depth 2.5mm
rear brake discs corroded on edges
AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH INTERMITTANT
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
NEARSIDE REAR BACKPLATE CORRODED AND BREAKING UP
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
NEARSIDE REAR BACKPLATE CORRODED AND BREAKING UP
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Headlamp masks/converters fitted
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
srs fault lamp illuminated
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HV55 YYM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 HV55 YYM, 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 HV55 YYM registered?
HV55 YYM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.
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