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OY55 YJM

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

220,694 mi
Last recorded220,694 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 YJM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2019 220,694 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 189,596 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 167,599 miles

Central stop light not working

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 154,841 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 145,730 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear brake backplates corroding

nail in o/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Dec 2013 128,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front suspension arms rear bushes started to split

both rear tyres worn to 2mm, lower on stepped inner edges [205/55/16v]

o/s/f brake pads worn thin,unable to check inner pad properly with wheel on? + wear on discs

o/s/f sidelight slightly dim

rear brake backplates corroding

slight bind on front wheels

Pass 8 Dec 2012 117,175 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both front suspension arms rear bushes splitting slightly

both rear tyres worn on inner edges outside centre 3/4 [205/55/16v]

n/s dip beam slightly dim

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 17 Dec 2011 102,664 miles

both front suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

n/s/r tyre wearing on stepped inner edge of tread [205/55/16v]

unable to check parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 9 Dec 2010 81,382 miles

both front tyres started to wear on edges + n/s/f worn to 2mm [205/55/16v]

unable to check various parts of vehicle due to covers

Pass 5 Dec 2009 67,381 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 66,006 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 55,495 miles

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

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 YJM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YJM, 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 YJM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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