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YK55 TYP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

82,893 mi
Last recorded82,893 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 TYP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 82,893 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2025 82,026 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2024 81,157 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 80,529 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 79,812 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 77,861 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 75,454 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 75,454 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 71,668 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 71,667 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 68,419 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 64,813 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut on sidewall

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 61,280 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 57,741 miles

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

both rear shock absorber covers adrift

slight bind from offside rear brake

Pass 6 Dec 2013 53,114 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Dec 2012 45,522 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 37,406 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 30,102 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 23,150 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 15,653 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 TYP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YK55 TYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK55 TYP registered?

YK55 TYP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is YK55 TYP safe to buy?

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