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YE55 DKK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

163,113 mi
Last recorded163,113 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 DKK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 163,113 miles

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH LOWER (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement INNER BUSHS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ALL REAR (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 149,766 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

TPMS LIGHT ILLUMINATED ON DASH

Fail 1 Nov 2024 149,716 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear evidence of a hot running brake

Pass 27 Oct 2023 136,724 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

both front coil springs corroded

rear axle corroded

tyre pressure light on

Fail 23 Oct 2023 136,721 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four worn close to wear indicators (5.2.3 (e))

both front coil springs corroded

rear axle corroded

tyre pressure light on

Pass 28 Oct 2022 130,260 miles

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

tyre pressure light on

Fail 24 Oct 2022 130,256 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

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

tyre pressure light on

Pass 22 Oct 2021 125,960 miles

both rear road springs corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

eml on

Fail 19 Oct 2021 125,955 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

both rear road springs corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

eml on

Pass 8 Oct 2020 124,238 miles

both front brake discs worn

corrosion to underside of vehicle

eml on

tyre pressure lamp on

Pass 21 Oct 2019 122,399 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

induction pipe in engine bay insecure

o/s/r brake back plate corroding

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Fail 21 Oct 2019 122,396 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

induction pipe in engine bay insecure

o/s/r brake back plate corroding

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

tyre pressure warning lamp on

Pass 25 Sep 2018 114,715 miles

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 25 Sep 2018 114,714 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 28 Sep 2017 108,083 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 108,083 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 102,547 miles

Front discs very rusty need replacing

centre rear brake light disconnected

Fail 26 Sep 2016 102,539 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front discs very rusty need replacing

Pass 13 Oct 2015 95,001 miles

center brake light disconnected

plastic under guards fitted

rear suspension bushes perished

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2014 86,440 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 78,253 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Oct 2012 71,417 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/r tyre on wear indicators in patches

Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,430 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 56,610 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 46,444 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 33,425 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 32,920 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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YE55 DKK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 YE55 DKK, 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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YE55 DKK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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