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SP55 YYH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

264,380 mi
Last recorded264,380 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP55 YYH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2017 264,380 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

offside front wheel stiff to turn

windscreen has damage out with drivers view

Fail 24 Apr 2017 264,380 miles

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

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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 Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

centre stop lamp not working

offside front wheel stiff to turn

windscreen has damage out with drivers view

Pass 29 Apr 2016 233,284 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2016 233,284 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 195,986 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear hanbrake cable cover deteriorated

offside rear bottom suspension arm outer rubber bush slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear exhaust silencer heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 4 Feb 2015 195,986 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear hanbrake cable cover deteriorated

offside rear bottom suspension arm outer rubber bush slightly deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

rear exhaust silencer heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 24 Jan 2014 178,876 miles

both sills are corroding.

offside rear brake back plate deterioating.

Pass 31 Jan 2013 161,056 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 144,144 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 125,879 miles

both rear tyre are becoming out of shape at inner edges.

both rear tyres are worn to 0mm at inner edges.

Fail 16 Mar 2011 125,879 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyre are becoming out of shape at inner edges.

both rear tyres are worn to 0mm at inner edges.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 103,014 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 82,786 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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SP55 YYH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SP55 YYH, 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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SP55 YYH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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