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YE55 HTL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,216 mi
Last recorded162,216 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 HTL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 162,216 miles

both front outer sills corroded

oil leak engine

Pass 11 Feb 2021 160,336 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2021 160,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Due to tyre wear advise wheel alignment

oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2020 157,274 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 157,274 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 154,411 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2019 154,411 miles

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

Fluid leak possibly clutch slave cylinder

General corrosion to lower areas

Noise from aux belt area possibly alternator pulley

Oil leak

Suspension bushes poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2018 150,001 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 150,001 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 143,954 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 143,954 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working TOP (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 139,219 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Fail 25 Feb 2016 139,219 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 133,169 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 126,341 miles

front wishbone rear bushs spliting

Fail 21 Feb 2013 118,548 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 118,548 miles

FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE OF TYRE

Pass 28 Feb 2012 109,730 miles

nsf mirror glass broken

Pass 25 Feb 2011 101,811 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER C/V BOOT PIN HOLE AND SLIGHT WEEP OF GREASE

Pass 24 Feb 2010 94,401 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON DASH

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE SLIGHTLY WORN ON INNER PLUS OUTER EDGES OF TYRE

PIN HOLE IN NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER C/V BOOT

Pass 3 Mar 2009 83,312 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 83,312 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 HTL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 HTL, 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 HTL registered?

YE55 HTL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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