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OY55 YHC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,443 mi
Last recorded198,443 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 YHC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 198,443 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 198,443 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 11 Jan 2013 185,494 miles

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

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

noise from engine / gearbox

Pass 14 Oct 2011 172,738 miles

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

nearside rear brake backplate corroded through

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Fail 10 Oct 2011 172,708 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside rear brake backplate corroded through

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge close to limit

Pass 29 Sep 2010 157,017 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 137,563 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 117,545 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 117,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 YHC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 YHC, 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 YHC registered?

OY55 YHC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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