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HY55 YYB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

162,578 mi
Last recorded162,578 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY55 YYB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 162,578 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2026 162,578 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 152,719 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2024 145,883 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2023 125,095 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 May 2022 114,619 miles

All indicators slight white light

All suspension bushes perished

Both front shocks leaking slightly

Chip in windscreen

Front console bushes perished and starting to unbound

Front discs corroded

O/S/F coil spring corroded

Oil leak

Rear coil springs corroded

Various under body corrosion

Fail 12 May 2022 114,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All indicators slight white light

All suspension bushes perished

Both front shocks leaking slightly

Chip in windscreen

Front console bushes perished and starting to unbound

Front discs corroded

O/S/F coil spring corroded

Oil leak

Rear coil springs corroded

Various under body corrosion

Pass 9 Jul 2021 109,912 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 108,512 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 105,887 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 103,268 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 94,137 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% upper not working and brake light dim (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 85,018 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 78,370 miles

both front tyres and offside rear tyre worn down to 1.6mm

Fail 4 Nov 2014 78,370 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front tyres and offside rear tyre worn down to 1.6mm

Pass 11 Nov 2013 70,317 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 61,680 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Fail 19 Nov 2012 61,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre getting low on tread

Pass 7 Nov 2011 52,488 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 52,488 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 45,144 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 36,772 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 27,831 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 YYB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 YYB, 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 YYB registered?

HY55 YYB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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