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YP55 ZNL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

236,735 mi
Last recorded236,735 miles
Recorded on4 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 ZNL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2022 236,735 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2022 236,632 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2021 227,374 miles

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

rear tyres cracking in tread

sills weak and corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2020 218,576 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2019 205,632 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 190,648 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 175,272 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 161,839 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 149,985 miles

n/s rear shock weaping

screen chipped

Fail 6 Jun 2015 149,969 miles

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

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

n/s rear shock weaping

screen chipped

Pass 7 Jun 2014 139,669 miles

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

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

Windscreen chipped

Pass 1 Jun 2013 129,245 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2013 129,243 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 117,819 miles

n/s rear shock cover insercure

screen chipped

Fail 6 Jun 2012 117,819 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

n/s rear shock cover insercure

screen chipped

Pass 3 Jun 2011 108,863 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 107,888 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 101,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear bump stop split

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 ZNL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc 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 ZNL, 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 ZNL registered?

YP55 ZNL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 12 December 2005.

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