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HV55 YYR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

155,889 mi
Last recorded155,889 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 YYR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 155,889 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 155,888 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2022 147,098 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2022 147,096 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 138,586 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 127,459 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 127,451 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 116,628 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 103,755 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 91,630 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 91,630 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 83,766 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 75,893 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 63,376 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 63,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 56,987 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 49,591 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 43,752 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 39,795 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 33,188 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 33,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YYR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 HV55 YYR, 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 YYR registered?

HV55 YYR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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