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YX55 FGD

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,107 mi
Last recorded109,107 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 FGD
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 109,107 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 101,451 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 101,451 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 95,248 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 95,238 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Pass 8 May 2014 87,677 miles

nearside front tyre large cut in sidewall advice change

Fail 8 May 2014 87,677 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

nearside front tyre large cut in sidewall advice change

Pass 9 May 2013 80,315 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2012 67,735 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 54,349 miles

engine management light on

rear seat belts not checked properly seats are folded down

Pass 2 Feb 2010 41,720 miles

offside tyre getting close to legal limit

Pass 21 Nov 2008 28,112 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 28,112 miles

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

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

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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YX55 FGD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YX55 FGD, 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 YX55 FGD registered?

YX55 FGD is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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