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YH55 MFY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

248,964 mi
Last recorded248,964 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 248,964 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2019 216,319 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 14 May 2018 189,806 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 May 2017 165,940 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 163,428 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 156,041 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 152,444 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brakes very slightly binding but not affecting performance. [corrosion on edge of discs].

Pass 11 Dec 2013 149,177 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 149,177 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 137,938 miles

air bag light on dash

Fail 9 Nov 2012 137,938 miles

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

air bag light on dash

Pass 2 Nov 2011 124,055 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 124,055 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 106,288 miles

air bag light on

child seat fitted nearside rear

Fail 11 Nov 2010 106,288 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 5 Nov 2009 85,104 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 64,567 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 64,567 miles

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

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)

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 MFY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YH55 MFY, 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 MFY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 14 November 2005.

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