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OY55 UXM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,654 mi
Last recorded113,654 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 UXM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2015 113,654 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 100,496 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 89,782 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 89,782 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Bulb not working in NSR position lamp

Front back plates heavily corroded

Front discs heavily corroded and scored

NSR tyre flat

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 84,590 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 70,492 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 70,490 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 58,626 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2009 58,626 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

offside door mirror loose

Pass 23 Jun 2009 54,412 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 54,412 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 42,984 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 UXM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 OY55 UXM, 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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What year was OY55 UXM registered?

OY55 UXM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is OY55 UXM safe to buy?

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