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YG55 XTT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

147,459 mi
Last recorded147,459 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 XTT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 147,459 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 147,459 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2016 133,765 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r and o/s/r. Have damaged shock absorber gaiters.

Fail 8 Sep 2016 133,764 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Evidence of brake binding, advise inspection.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

n/s/r and o/s/r. Have damaged shock absorber gaiters.

Pass 4 Sep 2015 106,012 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear drop links bushes starting to split

n/s/r handbrake slightly over adjusted

Fail 3 Sep 2015 106,012 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear drop links bushes starting to split

n/s/r handbrake slightly over adjusted

Pass 5 Sep 2014 82,370 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 56,390 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 49,173 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)

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

all brake back plates badly corroded

rear bump stops deteriorated and shocker covers dropped down

Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,979 miles

N/S/F backplate deteriated and corroded

N/S/R bumpstop split

O/S/F backplate deteriated and corroded

O/S/R backplate deteriated and corroded

O/S/R bumpstop split

front brake pads approx 80% worn - discs corroded on inner faces

Fail 29 Sep 2011 42,797 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F backplate deteriated and corroded

N/S/R bumpstop split

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/F backplate deteriated and corroded

O/S/R backplate deteriated and corroded

O/S/R bumpstop split

airbag light on

front brake pads approx 80% worn - discs corroded on inner faces

Pass 29 Sep 2010 37,280 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake back plates badly corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2009 32,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 32,289 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 23,839 miles

2x child seats fitted in rear outer seats,not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts.

Fail 1 Oct 2008 23,839 miles

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

2x child seats fitted in rear outer seats,not allowing full inspection of adult seat belts.

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 XTT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XTT, 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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YG55 XTT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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