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YX55 OKJ

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

219,669 mi
Last recorded219,669 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 OKJ
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 219,669 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 212,470 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 207,002 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 202,482 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 195,119 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged driver (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner (5.2.3 (e))

o/s/r tyre heavy inner treads wear

Pass 9 Feb 2018 189,079 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 184,259 miles

both rear brake discs hair-line marks

under trays fitted obscuring some componets

Pass 17 Feb 2016 177,122 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 170,439 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 170,439 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 164,782 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 156,152 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 145,193 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 134,836 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 108,690 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 80,360 miles

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

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 OKJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel 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 OKJ, 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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YX55 OKJ is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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