MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,729 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged INNER WALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake Discs Worn
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre cracking in side wall no cords at time of test
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front rear bottom arm bushers starting to crack
n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall but not to cores
rear tyres miss shaped in places
secondary boonet catch sezieing up
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both front rear bottom arm bushers starting to crack
n/s/f tyre has cut in side wall but not to cores
rear tyres miss shaped in places
secondary boonet catch sezieing up
Emissions high, only just meet required amount.
N/S Handbrake lazy to release back to stop bracket.
Signs of fuel weeping around neck of fuel filter.
How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?
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YT55 MPE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey 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 YT55 MPE, 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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YT55 MPE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 15 December 2005.
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