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OY55 YHK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

207,723 mi
Last recorded207,723 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 YHK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 207,723 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 199,273 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Oct 2016 194,757 miles

both front brake discs slightly worn

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 13 Oct 2015 188,810 miles

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

all brake discs worn

Fail 9 Oct 2015 188,807 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Rear both - snow tyres

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

engine/covers & undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2014 184,276 miles

Child seats fitted to the rear

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

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

Wishbone bushes deteriorated

Fail 22 Sep 2014 184,276 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seats fitted to the rear

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

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

Wishbone bushes deteriorated

Pass 5 Sep 2013 56,815 miles

n/s and o/s/rear brake backplates excessively corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2013 56,815 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s and o/s/rear brake backplates excessively corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2012 136,784 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 110,669 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 86,331 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 86,331 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 61,990 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 61,990 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 38,482 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 YHK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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