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YE55 HTD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

89,859 mi
Last recorded89,859 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 HTD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 89,859 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

under vehicle and suspension components slight rusty

Pass 7 Nov 2020 71,637 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 68,414 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 64,455 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Fail 14 Nov 2018 64,434 miles

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

Both front shock absorbers corroded

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2017 60,618 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear (2.5.A.1c)

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 56,881 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 41,002 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 34,195 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 28,823 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 23,990 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 19,832 miles

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

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

age cracks in tyre tread all four.

rear wiper smearing

Pass 10 Nov 2010 15,400 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 10,078 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 5,964 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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YE55 HTD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YE55 HTD, 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 YE55 HTD registered?

YE55 HTD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 November 2005.

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