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YP55 NTA

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

194,229 mi
Last recorded194,229 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 NTA
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 194,229 miles

sills corroded / undersealed

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

general underbody corrosion

Pass 14 Apr 2022 175,781 miles

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

Nearside Rear sill coated in underseal

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 175,778 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 153,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 128,125 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2020 128,125 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 118,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Heat Shield Loose

Fail 21 Mar 2019 118,250 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Heat Shield Loose

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 113,510 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 104,887 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front windscreen scratched

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

rear heat shield loose

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2017 104,887 miles

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

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front windscreen scratched

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

rear heat shield loose

undertrays fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 93,942 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Fail 1 Mar 2016 93,942 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine cover fitted

items removed from drivers view prior to test

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 2 Mar 2015 89,906 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wheel trim fitted to each wheel

Pass 20 Dec 2013 85,321 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

exhaust system showing corrosion

Fail 20 Dec 2013 85,321 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management light on

exhaust system showing corrosion

Fail 10 Jan 2013 73,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

airbag warning light on

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded on edges

rear wiper damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2013 73,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

airbag warning light on

exhaust system corroded

front discs corroded on edges

rear wiper damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2012 63,234 miles

Air bag light on

Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,697 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 48,701 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 38,946 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 37,843 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 NTA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YP55 NTA, 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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YP55 NTA is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 November 2005.

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