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PX55 YYG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

126,638 mi
Last recorded126,638 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX55 YYG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 126,638 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Nov 2024 125,298 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

under trays prevent full inspection

Pass 11 Nov 2023 124,419 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under tray cover preventing full inspection

Fail 11 Nov 2023 124,419 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

under tray cover preventing full inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2022 123,498 miles

under trays prevent full inspection

Fail 19 Nov 2022 123,498 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

under trays prevent full inspection

Pass 10 Nov 2021 122,089 miles

Light corrosion on under body of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 122,089 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Light corrosion on under body of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 120,678 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Light corrosion on under body of vehicle

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 119,034 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted

Light corrosion on under body of vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2018 117,309 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake disc backing plate missing

Rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 4 Nov 2017 115,427 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2017 115,427 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2016 113,366 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 110,690 miles

Rear both rear bumpstops deteriorated.

Fail 14 Nov 2015 110,689 miles

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

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

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake back plate deteriorated/corroded.

Rear both rear bumpstops deteriorated.

Pass 15 Nov 2014 108,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 108,033 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 103,762 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 95,093 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2012 95,092 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 83,230 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 68,063 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 54,551 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 41,794 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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PX55 YYG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PX55 YYG, 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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PX55 YYG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 November 2005.

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