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YF55 JKZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,921 mi
Last recorded91,921 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 JKZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 91,921 miles

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

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Coil spring corroded Both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Central Rear Subframe corroded.

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 85,231 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2019 77,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Jul 2019 77,746 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 70,624 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2017 63,711 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2017 63,711 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,168 miles

Nearside Rear very slight binding of rearbrake

Pass 19 Jun 2015 53,233 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 47,308 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 47,308 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 41,382 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 41,380 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 35,778 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 35,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 31,450 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 26,645 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 22,752 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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YF55 JKZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YF55 JKZ, 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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YF55 JKZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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