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KT55 YJR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

255,478 mi
Last recorded255,478 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT55 YJR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 255,478 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2017 449,330 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both side (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 435,329 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 435,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 253,798 miles

Emissions only just acceptable

Near side rear brake very slight brake grab

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges worn nearly to excess (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edges worn nearly to excess (4.1.E.1)

Oil level getting low

Fail 11 Sep 2015 253,712 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Offside oil level getting low

Pass 22 Sep 2014 238,676 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 238,233 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2013 221,918 miles

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rubber fuel pipes slightly perished

Fail 17 Sep 2013 221,918 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rubber fuel pipes slightly perished

Pass 4 Sep 2012 207,791 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

air bag light on

Fail 10 Oct 2011 195,492 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Sep 2011 194,341 miles

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

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

both rear shockabsorber top covers adrift.

faulty air bag warning light lit.

Fail 19 Sep 2011 194,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both rear shockabsorber top covers adrift.

faulty air bag warning light lit.

Pass 29 Nov 2010 173,820 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 173,365 miles

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

airbag light on

front brake discs starting to wear thin

underbody covers

Pass 23 Nov 2009 146,462 miles

air bag light on

under body covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2008 120,626 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 120,626 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

rear pads low

slight leak n/s cv boot

underbody covers fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2007 89,568 miles

rear pads low

surface rust on exhaust

Fail 21 Nov 2007 89,568 miles

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

rear pads low

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 22 Nov 2006 51,058 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)

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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KT55 YJR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 KT55 YJR, 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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KT55 YJR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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