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YP55 ZMZ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,713 mi
Last recorded98,713 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 ZMZ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2020 98,713 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2018 93,179 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2018 93,179 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 85,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules CENTER LOCATING BRACKET (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules CENTER LOCATING BRACKET (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

full vehicle under-tray fitted - not allowing a full inspection of the vehicle

nearside rear shock absorber casing/bump stop damaged

offside rear shock absorber casing/bump stop damaged

Fail 20 Dec 2017 85,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/60 15 h (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment TOP MOUNT DAMAGE (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly BEARING COLLAPSED (2.5.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules CENTER LOCATING BRACKET (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules CENTER LOCATING BRACKET (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN LOW INNER EDGE (second layer) (4.1.E.1)

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

full vehicle under-tray fitted - not allowing a full inspection of the vehicle

nearside rear shock absorber casing/bump stop damaged

offside rear shock absorber casing/bump stop damaged

Pass 30 Dec 2016 82,521 miles

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

front tyres wearing at inner edges

nearside rear brake has slight bind, suspect overheating - further investigation required

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 28 Dec 2016 82,492 miles

Offside Front Outer 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 but not resulting in excessive movement CONSOLE (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing at inner edges

nearside rear brake has slight bind, suspect overheating - further investigation required

rear brake application slightly uneven

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 78,503 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection

suspect all tyre pressures low

Pass 23 Dec 2014 75,483 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 72,481 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside rear shock absorber casing broken

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 20 Dec 2013 72,481 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear shock absorber casing broken

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 29 Dec 2012 69,479 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 69,479 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Dec 2011 65,859 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 63,922 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 55,422 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 40,370 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 ZMZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Black with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZMZ, 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 ZMZ registered?

YP55 ZMZ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 December 2005.

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