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YC55 ZFL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,690 mi
Last recorded168,690 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 ZFL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2021 168,690 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Sep 2020 157,378 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 149,369 miles

Offside Front brake binding

Pass 5 Apr 2018 143,189 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 Apr 2018 143,189 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2017 134,990 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 133,680 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 127,474 miles

engine management light on

Fail 18 Aug 2015 127,472 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside binding (3.7.C.2)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Aug 2014 110,366 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2014 110,364 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 93,119 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 30 Aug 2013 93,118 miles

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 56,418 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2010 42,103 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 35,858 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 27,520 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 ZFL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YC55 ZFL, 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 ZFL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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