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OY55 UOO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,360 mi
Last recorded151,360 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 UOO
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 151,360 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2019 132,939 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2019 132,939 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2018 117,505 miles

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt stalk outer casing missing

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 205/60/15

oil leak at engine bay

Fail 9 May 2018 117,499 miles

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

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer aim low on the screen (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Outer seat belt stalk outer casing missing

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge 205/60/15

Pass 10 May 2017 105,741 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 105,741 miles

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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 97,542 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2016 97,542 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 92,848 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 87,216 miles

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

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

Nearside rear shockabsorber outer cover droped

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 78,379 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Oct 2012 67,637 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,959 miles

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 49,689 miles

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

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

Rear No plate in poor condition

Pass 23 Oct 2009 41,335 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 32,878 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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OY55 UOO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OY55 UOO, 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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OY55 UOO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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