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YX55 OKU

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Petrol 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

181,088 mi
Last recorded181,088 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 OKU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 181,088 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate in bad condition

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

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate in bad condition

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2022 180,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc backing plate in bad condition

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

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate in bad condition

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 171,511 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 171,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt been split by broken spring (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 159,976 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer C V boot slight weeping

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 159,976 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Also casing damaged (5.3.2 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlight slight loose

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer C V boot slight weeping

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 147,050 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2019 147,050 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 128,489 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 113,063 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 101,849 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 96,761 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 88,106 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 79,463 miles

both rear brake backplates coroded.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,995 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 61,208 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 61,208 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 54,301 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,502 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 38,010 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 38,010 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 OKU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OKU, 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 OKU is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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