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YH55 FHY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,352 mi
Last recorded144,352 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 FHY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2021 144,352 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear suspension arms corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2020 133,313 miles

Front suspension arms on the front have surface corrosion

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

Rear suspension arms have surface corrosion

Fail 25 Sep 2020 133,313 miles

Front suspension arms on the front have surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Rear suspension arms have surface corrosion

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 203,133 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 203,133 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 194,126 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 194,126 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 185,413 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 174,189 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 174,189 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 165,341 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded on inner faces (3.5.1i)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

all 4 brake dust covers are corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2014 154,656 miles

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

rear shock absorber dust covers worn

Pass 29 Aug 2013 89,062 miles

offside front headlamp washer does not work but is not LED or HID

rear bumpstop perished and fallen down

turbo sound/appears noisey

various rubber bushes on the rear suspension are cracked and deteriorated but do not excessivley move

Fail 28 Aug 2013 89,062 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

offside front headlamp washer does not work but is not LED or HID

rear bumpstop perished and fallen down

turbo sound/appears noisey

various rubber bushes on the rear suspension are cracked and deteriorated but do not excessivley move

Pass 21 Aug 2012 77,752 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres stepped

n/s inner cv boot split

o/s/r shocker couver missing

Pass 5 Aug 2011 60,718 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 60,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.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 1 Sep 2010 47,235 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,917 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 24,134 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 24,134 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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 FHY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH55 FHY, 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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YH55 FHY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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