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YT55 EXV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Black Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

181,769 mi
Last recorded181,769 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 EXV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2020 181,769 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 181,769 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2019 174,741 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))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 161,091 miles

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

slight under-body corrosion

speedo glass slightly damaged

Fail 22 Sep 2018 161,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

slight under-body corrosion

speedo glass slightly damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2017 150,454 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s/f and both rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2016 142,724 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front and rear brake back plates deteriorated/corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2016 142,724 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside front and rear brake back plates deteriorated/corroded

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 137,630 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on both sides top ones (2.4.G.2)

both rear shock bump stop rubbers perished

engine top and bottom covers fitted not allowing full inspection on those areas

offside rear back plate perished

Pass 20 Sep 2014 126,932 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 112,924 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 96,411 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 85,660 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 74,912 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 65,108 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 65,107 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 55,187 miles

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

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

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 EXV 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 76.5%.

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 EXV, 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 EXV registered?

YT55 EXV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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