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HY55 YXH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

172,585 mi
Last recorded172,585 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 YXH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 172,585 miles

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

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

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

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

Underside in poor condition

Fail 29 Mar 2023 172,585 miles

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Underside in poor condition

Pass 22 Apr 2022 161,701 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brake back plates in poor condition

Fail 20 Apr 2022 161,701 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

front brake back plates in poor condition

Pass 14 Apr 2021 159,182 miles

Front brake back plates in very poor condition

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 159,183 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front brake back plates in very poor condition

Nearside Rear Brake hose mounting in poor condition

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across sub frame (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 150,590 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 136,865 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 123,066 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 123,066 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2017 109,176 miles

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

cut in near side rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2016 94,589 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 82,921 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 73,414 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 64,737 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 64,703 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 54,775 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 46,866 miles

Rear number plate in poor condition.

Wiper blades worn.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 39,175 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 39,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Fail 9 Sep 2008 26,249 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2008 26,249 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 YXH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 YXH, 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 YXH registered?

HY55 YXH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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