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OY55 UPE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

223,923 mi
Last recorded223,923 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 223,923 miles

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

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

Fail 24 Nov 2017 223,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front brake backing plate corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 217,017 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner sill has slight damaged

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

Fail 30 Nov 2016 217,017 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner sill has slight damaged

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 208,981 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing both casings corroded (2.7.2a)

damage to o/s outer sil

Pass 25 Nov 2014 199,277 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 192,248 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 185,687 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 178,902 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 172,022 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 169,693 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 131,745 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

air bag light on

slight leak from c.v.gaiter nearside front inner.

Fail 25 Sep 2009 131,738 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

slight leak from c.v.gaiter nearside front inner.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 93,180 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Sep 2008 14,242 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UPE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UPE, 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 UPE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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