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YG55 KSX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

114,632 mi
Last recorded114,632 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 KSX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2022 114,632 miles

All four brake backing plates corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 114,632 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All four brake backing plates corroded

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 112,700 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 110,557 miles

All four brake backing plates corroded

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 110,557 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

All four brake backing plates corroded

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 107,899 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Feb 2019 107,898 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working x2 (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 103,218 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 103,218 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 92,183 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 85,560 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 85,552 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 79,581 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 79,554 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 73,405 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 68,076 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2013 68,076 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 61,450 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 54,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 47,010 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 40,339 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 40,339 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,344 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)

Rear 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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YG55 KSX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YG55 KSX, 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 YG55 KSX registered?

YG55 KSX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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