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YT55 MRU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

146,012 mi
Last recorded146,012 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 146,012 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2020 146,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 135,628 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 135,319 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

undertrays fitted

undertrays fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2016 125,311 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 114,883 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 104,452 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front brake back plate corroded.

offside front brake back plate missing.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 92,725 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

Pass 14 Aug 2012 79,837 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front and offside front brake backplates corroded.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 79,824 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front and offside front brake backplates corroded.

air bag light on

Pass 24 Aug 2011 72,320 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 62,093 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 49,988 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 37,225 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 MRU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MRU, 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 MRU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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