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YH55 EUF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

136,804 mi
Last recorded136,804 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 EUF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 136,804 miles

Centre to rear exhaust sleeve very corroded

Nearside Windscreen wiper split

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rearmost bushes worn/split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm foremost bushes worn/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 132,645 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rearmost bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm inner bushes worn/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm foremost bushes worn/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2022 132,643 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rearmost bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear lower arm inner bushes worn/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm foremost bushes worn/separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 129,708 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rearmost bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and nearside rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Sep 2021 129,708 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rearmost bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front and nearside rear tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 126,667 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 126,667 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 123,340 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rearmost bushes cracked/splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 120,047 miles

Offside Front some corrosion evident on brake pipe

Pass 2 Sep 2017 115,330 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front and both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 105,854 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 96,868 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% High level (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 86,050 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2013 75,535 miles

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

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 66,195 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 66,195 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 56,834 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 47,271 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 37,766 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres badly out of shape

Fail 24 Sep 2009 37,766 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

both rear tyres badly out of shape

Pass 18 Sep 2008 27,447 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2008 27,447 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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YH55 EUF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 98,343 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YH55 EUF, 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 YH55 EUF registered?

YH55 EUF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YH55 EUF shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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