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YT55 MPF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

145,918 mi
Last recorded145,918 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 MPF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 145,918 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 131,474 miles

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

Front brake discs thin and corroded

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 121,572 miles

Front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 27 Feb 2017 121,572 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 26 Feb 2016 108,056 miles

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 26 Feb 2016 108,056 miles

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

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

Under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Feb 2015 93,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Feb 2015 93,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Feb 2014 84,352 miles

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

rear trailer electrical socket bracket starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Feb 2013 75,365 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 75,365 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 59,904 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 52,046 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 52,046 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 35,224 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 32,167 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 24,450 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 MPF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige 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 MPF, 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 MPF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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