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HV55 YYM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

256,105 mi
Last recorded256,105 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 YYM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2019 256,105 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 255,958 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 142,394 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 135,690 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 126,160 miles

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)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 126,160 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 115,102 miles

n/s/rear tyre small cracks in outer sidewall

o/s/front tyre depth 2.5mm

rear brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 28 Feb 2014 103,223 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH INTERMITTANT

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

NEARSIDE REAR BACKPLATE CORRODED AND BREAKING UP

Fail 26 Feb 2014 103,223 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2013 92,286 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 92,286 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 23 Feb 2012 79,313 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2012 79,283 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2011 69,025 miles

srs fault lamp illuminated

Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,165 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 33,312 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 30,260 miles

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.

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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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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