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MH55 YPK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,099 mi
Last recorded154,099 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH55 YPK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 154,099 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2021 92,556 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 91,253 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 89,094 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 89,094 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 85,370 miles

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

Rear Washer no working

Fail 19 Nov 2018 85,370 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Washer no working

Pass 28 Nov 2017 81,225 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 81,225 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Nov 2016 76,543 miles

Nearside Rear Nearside rear tyre starting to crack in tread

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 72,342 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2015 72,342 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 66,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 66,652 miles

Nearside rear tyre out of shape

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 58,823 miles

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner tread

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

Fail 15 Nov 2013 58,823 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on inner tread

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 52,072 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 43,276 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 32,555 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 27,678 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 21,958 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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MH55 YPK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MH55 YPK, 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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MH55 YPK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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