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YK55 LHT

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

232,655 mi
Last recorded232,655 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 LHT
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 232,655 miles

rear brake backplates corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

power steering light obscured

rear lower control arm inner bushes perished

Fail 3 Nov 2016 232,654 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

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

rear brake backplates corroded

rear lower control arm inner bushes perished

Pass 2 Nov 2015 227,558 miles

ALL BRAKE DISC RUSTED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Oct 2015 227,557 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of an upper wishbone inner bearing rear bush (2.5.B.1a)

ALL BRAKE DISC RUSTED

Pass 31 Oct 2014 208,407 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 208,407 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 23 Oct 2013 193,161 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emmisions only just met requirements

slight oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2013 193,161 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

emmisions only just met requirements

slight oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2012 176,452 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Oct 2012 176,445 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 153,665 miles

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

bonnet release lever faulty

eml light on

o/s rear tyre worn on edges

Fail 31 Oct 2011 153,657 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

bonnet release lever faulty

eml light on

nearside front brake bind

o/s rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 28 Oct 2010 131,687 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 131,684 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 110,509 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

handbrake travel

Pass 4 Nov 2008 90,927 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 90,826 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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YK55 LHT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 YK55 LHT, 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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YK55 LHT is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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