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HV55 YZC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

74,793 mi
Last recorded74,793 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV55 YZC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 74,793 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and starting to loose shape 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge and loose shape some cuts in tread (5.2.3 (e))

o/s outer sill damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2020 74,363 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres starting to loose shape 225/45/17

Pass 22 Oct 2019 73,321 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge lowest point 3mm

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge lowest point 4mm

Pass 22 Oct 2018 70,752 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2018 70,752 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner joint (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 67,185 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 64,809 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2015 60,757 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 60,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outter side wall 225/45/17/94wxl (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 55,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,254 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2012 45,962 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 40,026 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 33,674 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 26,244 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 20,046 miles

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE PERISHING,WORN ON INNER EDGE NEARING LIMITS

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 YZC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HV55 YZC, 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 YZC registered?

HV55 YZC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 October 2005.

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