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YK55 TYY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

253,498 mi
Last recorded253,498 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 TYY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 253,498 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both ns and os sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both ns and os sills (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Pass 23 May 2025 244,464 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 220,034 miles

under body trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2023 200,536 miles

Offside outer sill damaged

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 174,709 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

both outer sills damaged

Pass 20 May 2021 156,520 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 150,822 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge wear

Nearside sill damaged

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 124,191 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 104,804 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2018 86,189 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 83,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2016 76,730 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 722,923 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 66,697 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 66,697 miles

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 60,033 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 57,499 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 51,227 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 35,941 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2009 35,939 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 31,501 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 23,613 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 TYY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 TYY, 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 TYY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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