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YP55 JCJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,309 mi
Last recorded160,309 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 JCJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2021 160,309 miles

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

Offside Front headlight aim slightly high adjuster not working

coolant below minimum

gearbox noisey

Pass 4 Sep 2020 151,983 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 134,448 miles

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

Top engine cover fitted;Lower engine tray fitted;Vehicle under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2018 116,310 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2018 116,287 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing from all four wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 57,513 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 96,179 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 81,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 74,586 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 67,549 miles

child seats fitted to rear

Fail 22 Jan 2014 67,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 29 Jan 2013 61,900 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,489 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 55,485 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 49,651 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 49,651 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Extensive corrosion on inner edge of front brake discs

Offside front lower arm rear bush splitting

Pass 29 Jan 2010 43,058 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres unevenly worn on inner edges

offside front tyre worn close to legal limit on inner edge

Pass 12 Dec 2008 34,994 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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YP55 JCJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YP55 JCJ, 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 YP55 JCJ registered?

YP55 JCJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 23 December 2005.

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