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HY55 YVU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

203,691 mi
Last recorded203,691 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 YVU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2023 203,691 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 200,225 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 187,384 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2021 187,384 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 177,355 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 161,073 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 161,073 miles

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 137,897 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2017 112,646 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 112,646 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 109,730 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 97,153 miles

Offside Front brake binding

Pass 22 Jan 2015 82,323 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 67,743 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 57,861 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 49,884 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Feb 2011 42,462 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn

Fail 22 Feb 2010 32,960 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 32,960 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 25,077 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Apr 2009 25,060 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 May 2008 15,686 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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HY55 YVU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HY55 YVU, 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 HY55 YVU registered?

HY55 YVU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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The MOT history for HY55 YVU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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