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YM55 TWY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

190,075 mi
Last recorded190,075 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM55 TWY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 190,075 miles

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

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 2 Jun 2025 190,075 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

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

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 3 Jun 2024 189,514 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 189,514 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 189,439 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 181,848 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2022 181,847 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2021 170,945 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2021 170,943 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 31 May 2019 110,042 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn edges

O/s/f shocker leg wet

Pass 15 Nov 2017 72,398 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 16 Nov 2016 69,418 miles

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Nov 2015 65,146 miles

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

o/s front brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2015 65,146 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

o/s front brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Nov 2014 58,724 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 25 Nov 2014 58,724 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Nov 2013 50,361 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight fuel leak near fuel filter

slight smear from front wiperblades

Fail 26 Nov 2013 50,361 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight fuel leak near fuel filter

slight smear from front wiperblades

Pass 28 Nov 2012 42,415 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 34,257 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 34,257 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 28,374 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 23,186 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 15,589 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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YM55 TWY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YM55 TWY, 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 YM55 TWY registered?

YM55 TWY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 November 2005.

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