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YE54 UMB

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,812 mi
Last recorded117,812 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE54 UMB
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 117,812 miles

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

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))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2025 102,635 miles

Has corrosion underbody, sills, subframe and suspension components

Has mud deposits

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jan 2024 90,403 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 82,170 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 80,481 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear pin bush has slight deteriation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm rear pin bush has slight deteriation (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 79,318 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 77,350 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 74,414 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 74,414 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 73,131 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2017 71,530 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 71,530 miles

Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 69,094 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 67,625 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 66,460 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Jan 2013 65,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre badly perished.

Pass 25 Jan 2013 65,183 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front tyre badly perished.

Pass 24 Jan 2012 64,485 miles

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

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

nearside rear door trim loose

wipers smearing

Pass 18 Jan 2011 63,666 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 61,871 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 61,871 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 57,718 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 42,846 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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YE54 UMB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YE54 UMB, 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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YE54 UMB is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 January 2005.

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