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YH55 YMY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

185,277 mi
Last recorded185,277 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 YMY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 185,277 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

suspension components and underbody corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2018 181,120 miles

engine MIL illuminated

nearside floor slightly corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2018 180,804 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

engine MIL illuminated

nearside floor slightly corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 176,456 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 169,446 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

offside rear shocker shroud dropped

Fail 19 Nov 2016 169,443 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

nearside rear tyre worn heavily on inner edge

offside rear shocker shroud dropped

Pass 29 Oct 2015 156,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 7 Nov 2014 142,279 miles

engine management warning lamp on

Pass 16 Sep 2013 126,133 miles

near side rear shocker bump stop incomplete

Pass 4 Oct 2012 115,529 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2011 102,993 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 90,746 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 78,657 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

rear bumpstops split

Pass 16 Sep 2008 66,682 miles

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

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

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

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

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 YMY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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

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