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OY55 YHO

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,616 mi
Last recorded132,616 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 132,616 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pad warning light on

centre exhaust clamp broken

Fail 24 Nov 2021 132,601 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected nsf brake pads wire (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

brake pad warning light on

centre exhaust clamp broken

Pass 6 Nov 2020 129,210 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective both starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))

brake pad warning light on

centre exhaust clamp deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2019 124,802 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pad light illuminated on dash

nsr tyre very badly scrubbed on inner edge

osf tyre very badly scrubbed on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2018 121,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 May 2018 121,969 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied lock nut to rack (2.2.C.1e)

Offside Front Upper 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 Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Track rod end has had excessive heat applied lock nut to rack (2.2.C.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

Offside headlamp dim on dipped beam

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake pad warning light on

Fail 23 Apr 2018 121,669 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 Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

engine under tray damaged

os and ns front suspension arm rear bushes deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2017 115,572 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Gearbox mounting defective split rubber bush ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to caliper (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

lower engine cover insecure and cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2016 110,703 miles

Front Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended REAR BUSHES BOTH SIDES (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

UNDER TRAY INSECURE

Pass 19 Nov 2014 100,302 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 18 Nov 2014 100,292 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 84,538 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Nov 2012 67,290 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 83,921 miles

Front brake disc corroded on inner face

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 52,815 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 44,528 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,922 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 36,919 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YHO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YHO, 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 YHO is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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