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HY55 YXG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

203,264 mi
Last recorded203,264 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 YXG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2022 203,264 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 197,353 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Rear light cover damaged

Fail 1 Nov 2021 197,353 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Offside Rear light cover damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2020 191,515 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 171,010 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 150,149 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 145,173 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2017 145,106 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 143,160 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension arm to ball joint attachment bolt thread appears worn

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 12 Sep 2016 143,099 miles

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

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front suspension arm to ball joint attachment bolt thread appears worn

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 28 Sep 2015 140,962 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 140,930 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 131,409 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 121,487 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 121,486 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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Pass 15 Sep 2012 112,715 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 101,662 miles

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

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

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

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

alignment

Pass 16 Sep 2010 94,400 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 94,400 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2009 79,189 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 79,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 62,254 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YXG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 HY55 YXG, 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 YXG registered?

HY55 YXG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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