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MK55 OYP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

98,078 mi
Last recorded98,078 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK55 OYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 98,078 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Oct 2025 98,078 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 92,524 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 92,524 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 86,688 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 78,263 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2022 78,261 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 72,505 miles

All brake disc backing plates are corroding.

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 69,289 miles

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

Fail 23 Sep 2020 69,289 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 64,690 miles

Nearside front brake dust shield corroded

Nearside rear brake dust shield corroded

Offside front brake dust shield corroded

Offside rear brake dust shield corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2019 64,689 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front brake dust shield corroded

Nearside rear brake dust shield corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside front brake dust shield corroded

Offside rear brake dust shield corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2018 52,284 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 49,857 miles

Front Inner brake discs worn/rusting

Front and rear brake back plates rusting

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

under vehicle covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2016 44,641 miles

front brake back plates rusty

front brake discs rusting on inside edges

slight wear on o/s front lower arm bush

Pass 24 Aug 2015 40,018 miles

all four brake back plates getting rusty

front brake discs rusting

under trays fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2014 35,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front lower arm rear bushes showing wear

front brake discs starting to rust on inside edges

n/s/f brake back plate corroded

n/s/f outer cv boot damp

o/s/f brake back plate corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2013 29,871 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake back plates corroded.

both front lower arm rear bushes showing signs of wear.

Fail 30 Aug 2013 29,871 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake back plates corroded.

both front lower arm rear bushes showing signs of wear.

front inner brake pads may be getting low.

nail in nearside rear tyre.

Pass 28 Aug 2012 25,471 miles

front brake back plates corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2012 25,471 miles

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

front brake back plates corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2011 21,947 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inside and outside edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 26 Aug 2010 18,053 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 14,906 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 11,963 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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MK55 OYP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 MK55 OYP, 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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MK55 OYP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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