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MY55 VRS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

105,450 mi
Last recorded105,450 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMY55 VRS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2020 105,450 miles

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2020 105,428 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 97,512 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear bumpstops poor condition

Fail 6 Feb 2018 97,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear bumpstops poor condition

Pass 15 Feb 2017 89,714 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 89,709 miles

Offside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 80,280 miles

nearside front tyre low tread

Fail 8 Jun 2016 80,207 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre is close to legal limit

Pass 10 Aug 2015 74,843 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 74,843 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 68,905 miles

nearside rear tyre has uneven inner wear

Fail 30 Jul 2014 68,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer 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 application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, but not likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

nearside rear tyre has uneven inner wear

Pass 25 Oct 2013 64,424 miles

rear brake pads slightly worn

tyre size 225 40 18 (92)Y XL

offside rear tyre inner sidewall slight split

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front headlamp damaged

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall slight split

Fail 14 Oct 2013 64,236 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front bumper damaged

nearside front headlamp damaged

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall slight split

offside rear tyre inner sidewall slight split

rear brake pads slightly worn

tyre size 225 40 18 (92)Y XL

Pass 31 Oct 2012 58,819 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake pad warning lamp on

nearside outer sill slight damage

offside front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 15 Nov 2011 51,549 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn inner edge

front brake disc slightly worn

plastic covers fitted to vehicle underside

signs of a coolant leak(radiator area)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 43,691 miles

plastic covers fitted to the underneath restricting inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2009 35,654 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

engine undertray fitted restricting inspection

nearside front tyre cut on outer sidewall, cords not exposed but advise replacement

plastic covers fitted to underneath of vehicle restricting inspection

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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MY55 VRS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MY55 VRS, 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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MY55 VRS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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