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YC55 PHA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

224,840 mi
Last recorded224,840 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 PHA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2019 224,840 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 208,736 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edges worn

Offside Rear tyre inner edges worn

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body has under seal on it

Fail 2 Aug 2018 208,736 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre inner edges worn

Offside Rear tyre inner edges worn

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

body has under seal on it

Pass 4 Aug 2017 189,313 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 165,095 miles

NSR shock buffer split

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 165,095 miles

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

NSR shock buffer split

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 148,634 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2013 148,632 miles

Nearside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 130,891 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 130,891 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 111,102 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 90,732 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 70,885 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 61,834 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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YC55 PHA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YC55 PHA, 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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YC55 PHA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 October 2005.

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