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YK55 YOH

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

154,530 mi
Last recorded154,530 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 YOH
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2020 154,530 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 150,634 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2019 150,634 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Oct 2018 145,039 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 140,462 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 140,462 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 137,011 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 137,011 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 131,665 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2015 131,665 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 124,707 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 124,707 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 103,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Oct 2013 103,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 87,350 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 71,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

complete under body has trays fitted.

Pass 26 Jun 2012 64,276 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2012 64,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Nov 2011 56,070 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

under tray & under sill cover fitted.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 49,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

under tray cover fitted.

Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,041 miles

front tyres getting low on inner edges

front tyres have small stone cuts in tread

sheilds fitted

Fail 30 Jun 2010 41,041 miles

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

front tyres getting low on inner edges

front tyres have small stone cuts in tread

sheilds fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2009 23,237 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 YOH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YOH, 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 YOH is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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