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SC54 YPP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

167,824 mi
Last recorded167,824 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC54 YPP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 167,824 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2019 167,824 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 160,511 miles

JACKED ON SILLS.

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine management light on.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 23 Jan 2018 160,508 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Engine management light on.

JACKED ON SILLS.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 158,022 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 153,652 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAKS. JACKED ON SILLS.

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

Fail 12 Jan 2016 153,652 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

ENGINE OIL LEAKS. JACKED ON SILLS.

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 148,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heatshield loose

management light on constantly

Fail 12 Jan 2015 148,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heatshield loose

management light on constantly

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 141,795 miles

front exhaust section deteriorated

management light on constantly

slight engine oil leaks

Fail 20 Jan 2014 141,795 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front exhaust section deteriorated

management light on constantly

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 21 Jan 2013 135,437 miles

centre exhaust section deteriorated and slightly leaking

drivers window inoperative

front offside wing area corroded

management light staying on constantly

Pass 17 Jan 2012 128,375 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 128,375 miles

Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

centre seat belt stalk cover damaged

drivers window manual mechanism inoperative

management light on

Pass 17 Jan 2011 120,698 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 120,698 miles

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

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

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)

drivers window inoperative

engine oil level low

steering rack arms have slight wear and movement

washers partially blocked

Pass 21 Jan 2010 112,877 miles

both rear wishbone bushes slightly split

noise from fan belt pully area

steering rack both arms slight movement at ball end

Pass 21 Jan 2009 100,307 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 100,307 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

both front steering rack arms have movement

pully noisey (crankshaft pully)

rear nearside number plate light dim

Pass 22 Jan 2008 74,567 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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SC54 YPP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SC54 YPP, 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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SC54 YPP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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