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YE55 RLX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

240,395 mi
Last recorded240,395 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 RLX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2021 240,395 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 232,170 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 232,170 miles

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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2019 226,092 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 226,092 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2018 216,690 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 212,130 miles

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

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

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 189,445 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 175,756 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 160,436 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit

front brake pads wearing thin

n/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit (on min pass)

o/s/f slight brake judder

Pass 18 Jan 2012 14,408 miles

rear brake pads wering thin

slight front brake judder

Pass 20 Jan 2011 128,887 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 109,748 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 109,748 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 94,468 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 RLX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RLX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE55 RLX registered?

YE55 RLX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is YE55 RLX safe to buy?

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