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YM54 HRL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

197,984 mi
Last recorded197,984 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 197,984 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Apr 2025 190,959 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 184,174 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 176,696 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 166,372 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 157,889 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 151,196 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 140,441 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 129,281 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 121,769 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear axle front bushes deteriorated and separating from insert (2.4.F.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes corroded at rear flexes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes from flexes to cylinders corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear child seats outer ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surface area corroded (3.5.1i)

Front front bumper lower edge cracked and broken

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

both rear bump stops perished

exhaust centre clamp corroded and weak

Fail 16 Jan 2017 121,769 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended rear axle front bushes deteriorated and separating from insert (2.4.F.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes corroded at rear flexes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear pipes from flexes to cylinders corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt rear child seats outer ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner surface area corroded (3.5.1i)

Front front bumper lower edge cracked and broken

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear bump stops perished

exhaust centre clamp corroded and weak

Pass 16 Jan 2016 112,602 miles

unable to test rear seatbelt child seat fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2015 108,708 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 108,708 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 106,531 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jan 2013 104,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2013 104,236 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 102,178 miles

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 17 Jan 2012 102,178 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 22 Jan 2011 98,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs lipped

auxillary drive belt worn to excess

Fail 22 Jan 2011 98,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs lipped

auxillary drive belt worn to excess

Pass 16 Jan 2010 94,008 miles

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

Rear Brake out of balance by 24%

Pass 31 Jan 2009 89,573 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 89,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 84,871 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 84,871 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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 HRL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 HRL, 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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YM54 HRL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 4 February 2005.

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