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YX55 GUK

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

150,713 mi
Last recorded150,713 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 GUK
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 150,713 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 140,395 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 133,392 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 124,459 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 116,563 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 108,057 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,537 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 91,505 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 87,926 miles

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

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

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

engine mil light on

Pass 1 Mar 2014 83,490 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 11 Mar 2013 79,040 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 76,964 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 73,860 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 70,541 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 65,788 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 63,947 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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YX55 GUK is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YX55 GUK, 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 GUK registered?

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

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