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SK55 YWD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,189 mi
Last recorded98,189 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK55 YWD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2018 98,189 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened transverse link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened transverse link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear seat belts checked visually as child seats fitted

Fail 14 Sep 2018 91,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper side of link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened transverse link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened transverse link (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

rear seat belts checked visually as child seats fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2017 85,819 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / box section (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 85,817 miles

Nearside Outer 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / box section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill / box section (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 79,843 miles

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

Nearside Rear backing plate corroded

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

Offside Rear backing plate missing

Fail 7 Sep 2016 79,843 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear backing plate corroded

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

Offside Rear backing plate missing

Pass 6 Oct 2015 69,366 miles

Centre exhaust clamp fractured

Front tyres wearing on edges

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

Pass 14 Oct 2014 61,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Oct 2014 61,216 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Oct 2013 55,606 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all front suspension components corroded

both front tyre excess worn inner edges

front shocks soft/reduced damping

o/s rear brake low

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 14 May 2013 52,102 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2013 52,102 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

N/s front suspension top strut bearing damage

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 30 May 2012 43,608 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 43,608 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 40,765 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 34,188 miles

all brake disc's show sign's of wear

rear tyres show sign's of cracking

Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,838 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,791 miles

All 4 discs are showing signs of wear and corrosion.

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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SK55 YWD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SK55 YWD, 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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SK55 YWD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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