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YK55 YNX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

72,076 mi
Last recorded72,076 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 YNX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 72,076 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Aug 2025 70,608 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 68,865 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 68,865 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 67,129 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2023 67,129 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2022 65,423 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 63,021 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 61,681 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 60,477 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f inner cv boot cracking but not leaking or split at time of test

Pass 22 Aug 2018 58,387 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 56,284 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 53,960 miles

n/s/r suspension arm bush starting to become unbonded no excessive play found at time of test

Pass 25 Aug 2015 51,328 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 48,497 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,258 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 39,676 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 39,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 34,721 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 31,604 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 31,604 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 28,978 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 22,462 miles

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

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

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 YNX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 YNX, 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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What year was YK55 YNX registered?

YK55 YNX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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