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YM54 EFF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

169,991 mi
Last recorded169,991 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM54 EFF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 169,991 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in both front lower ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

both front tyres 2.5mm tread

brake servo only just meets requirements

rear suspension surface rust

Pass 29 Nov 2018 149,792 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 149,518 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 122,461 miles

all 4 brake flexi hoses surface perishings

o/s/f outer cv boot perished

surface rust on rear subframe

Pass 29 Nov 2017 108,486 miles

n/s/r brake pads low

servo assistance low on idle

Pass 11 May 2017 101,624 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 101,392 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 93,235 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 76,541 miles

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

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

boot lid does not latch down securely

Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,888 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 62,034 miles

advise n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres inner tyres worn

Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,477 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)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 41,912 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 33,203 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 18,748 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 18,615 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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YM54 EFF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YM54 EFF, 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 YM54 EFF registered?

YM54 EFF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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