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YK55 LHY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,048 mi
Last recorded124,048 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 LHY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020 124,048 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2019 119,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 May 2018 116,805 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged osf/nsf (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine check light on

Pass 30 May 2017 110,302 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 110,302 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2016 94,618 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 97,985 miles

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

Fail 26 May 2015 97,985 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

Pass 30 May 2014 88,156 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 88,156 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,709 miles

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

rear backing plates corroded

Pass 18 May 2012 74,045 miles

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

Fail 17 May 2012 74,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

n/s/f tyre scrubbed on inner edge.

Pass 14 Jun 2011 61,273 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly worn.

front brake pads 50% worn

offside rear lamp cluster cracked. however not emitting white light at thie time.

rear brake pads 80% worn.

Fail 14 Jun 2011 61,273 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

front and rear brake discs slightly worn.

front brake pads 50% worn

offside rear lamp cluster cracked. however not emitting white light at thie time.

rear brake pads 80% worn.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 48,158 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 37,941 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 29,017 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 LHY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,968cc 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 YK55 LHY, 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 LHY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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