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YD55 VUT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

95,566 mi
Last recorded95,566 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 VUT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 95,566 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished and cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper dust cover splitting. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2026 95,566 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres perished and cracking in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Upper position lamp not working. (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper dust cover splitting. Strong Advise. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2025 92,718 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2024 90,324 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm and wearing low on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low on inner edge, cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2023 86,669 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

rear axle slightly corroded.

Pass 28 Mar 2022 83,993 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 83,993 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 82,433 miles

Front Tyres wearing on inner edges and have cracks in tread

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 80,512 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2020 80,512 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 78,771 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 78,771 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all 7 Pin (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside & offside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 74,893 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 68,529 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 64,461 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 60,759 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 51,775 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 45,065 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 May 2012 39,631 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 39,631 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 7 May 2011 32,281 miles

o/s/f tyre wall spliting

Pass 9 Nov 2010 30,701 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 30,701 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 25,145 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 20,780 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 20,780 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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 VUT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 VUT, 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 YD55 VUT registered?

YD55 VUT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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