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HY55 YXR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

166,108 mi
Last recorded166,108 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 YXR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 166,108 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 164,723 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 164,723 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 161,045 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 161,045 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 156,727 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deterioted

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine bay covers fitted

under covers fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2018 156,727 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear shock absorber dust cover deterioted

Nearside Rear wheel slightly binding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine bay covers fitted

under covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2017 151,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear shockabsorber dust cover deterioted

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

engine bay covers fitted

slight restricted movement to n/s/r wheel

under covers fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2017 151,687 miles

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

Nearside Rear shockabsorber dust cover deterioted

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine bay covers fitted

slight restricted movement to n/s/r wheel

under covers fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 148,532 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 140,720 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 131,831 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2014 131,831 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 119,052 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 119,052 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 106,834 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 97,486 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 89,036 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 78,057 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 9 Jan 2009 78,057 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

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 YXR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 YXR, 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 YXR registered?

HY55 YXR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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