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YT55 EJX

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,074 mi
Last recorded103,074 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 EJX
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 103,074 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 101,197 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 98,498 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 3 Nov 2023 98,497 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn sections flaking off (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn sections flaking off (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 95,408 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Nov 2022 95,408 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2021 93,755 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion inner and outer (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 91,289 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 89,629 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside slight damage to lower windscreen

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre formally from nearside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2019 89,629 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside slight damage to lower windscreen

Pass 5 Nov 2018 86,848 miles

stone chip in lower part of screen passenger side

Pass 22 Nov 2017 83,940 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2016 78,671 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 78,669 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel cooler (7.2.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 72,844 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 67,226 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 63,479 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Nov 2012 57,151 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 50,204 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 50,204 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 41,377 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 34,656 miles

TIMING BELT AND TENSIONERS DUE FOR RENEWAL ......EVERY FOUR YEARS,,,,,,,,,

Fail 6 Nov 2009 34,656 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

TIMING BELT AND TENSIONERS DUE FOR RENEWAL ......EVERY FOUR YEARS,,,,,,,,,

Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,000 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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YT55 EJX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YT55 EJX, 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 EJX registered?

YT55 EJX is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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