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YD55 VUL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,890 mi
Last recorded95,890 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 VUL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 95,890 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear O/S/R slight brake bind

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 95,855 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working Door mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear O/S/R slight brake bind

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 88,859 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2024 88,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 84,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Oct 2023 84,460 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 76,823 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 65,056 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 55,767 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 49,903 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 45,538 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 38,713 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 38,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2016 30,994 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 18,756 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 15,758 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 15,593 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 15,277 miles

spare tyre bulge inner side wall.

Pass 17 Aug 2011 14,631 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 13,349 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 11,567 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 9,576 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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YD55 VUL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,984cc petrol 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 YD55 VUL, 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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YD55 VUL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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