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YB55 XFR

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

214,590 mi
Last recorded214,590 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB55 XFR
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2025 214,590 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 202,297 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 189,989 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 189,986 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 180,435 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 172,207 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 162,643 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 22 Dec 2020 162,643 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jan 2020 154,745 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 145,067 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 136,648 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 121,719 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 112,511 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 112,490 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 108,739 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 108,681 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)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 103,841 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 98,973 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 88,949 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 80,517 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 70,585 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 61,742 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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YB55 XFR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YB55 XFR, 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 YB55 XFR registered?

YB55 XFR is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2005.

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