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SF55 YZC

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

85,086 mi
Last recorded85,086 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF55 YZC
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 85,086 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2024 80,433 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))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 80,433 miles

Emissions unable to be completed COOLANT LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 77,712 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 77,676 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect beam image low intensity -possibly bulb not fitted correctly? (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2022 70,502 miles

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 70,321 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 62,610 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2021 62,608 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 57,381 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 52,300 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Jun 2018 50,296 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 47,873 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 45,447 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 43,232 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 40,682 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 38,486 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 36,261 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 31,914 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 23,932 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 15,380 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 12,763 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 12,763 miles

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

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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SF55 YZC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 SF55 YZC, 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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What year was SF55 YZC registered?

SF55 YZC is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is SF55 YZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF55 YZC shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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