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YT55 EHN

2005 Skoda Octavia

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

35,880 mi
Last recorded35,880 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 EHN
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 35,880 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 35,880 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 23,330 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2023 23,152 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2023 23,152 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2022 23,064 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 22,734 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 22,325 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 22,125 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 21,681 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2017 21,188 miles

Rear Brake Discs corroded but brake efficiency not yet effected.

Pass 26 Sep 2016 20,829 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 20,044 miles

Engine cover and undershields fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

Fail 18 Sep 2015 20,044 miles

Engine cover and undershields fitted obscuring view of some testable items.

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 19,177 miles

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

o/s/r lamp unit cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2013 17,969 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Sep 2013 17,969 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2012 17,294 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 16,100 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 16,100 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 14,951 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 13,423 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 13,423 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 12,566 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 12,566 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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YT55 EHN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YT55 EHN, 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 YT55 EHN registered?

YT55 EHN is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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