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YH55 MFK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

132,208 mi
Last recorded132,208 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 132,208 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 121,329 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Axel/Arms Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 120,418 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2023 120,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 119,721 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 119,720 miles

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 118,943 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 107,959 miles

Front Exhaust sleeve, clamp corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2019 102,835 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2019 102,835 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 89,482 miles

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

o/s and n/s rear shockabsorbers dust shields insecure

Fail 29 Jan 2019 89,481 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

o/s and n/s rear shockabsorbers dust shields insecure

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2018 71,883 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2017 56,069 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted preventing the inspection of some items

Pass 26 Feb 2016 41,824 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 41,046 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 33,627 miles

fuel flap sticking on opening

Pass 30 Aug 2013 24,525 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 21,089 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 19,180 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 16,878 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 13,908 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 10,758 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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YH55 MFK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 MFK, 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 MFK registered?

YH55 MFK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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