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YX55 YTM

2005 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,175 mi
Last recorded161,175 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX55 YTM
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 161,175 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

all rear arm bushes worn not resulting in movement

covers to underside not allowing inspection of components

n/s and o/s sills corroded not holed

Fail 25 Apr 2019 161,173 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

all rear arm bushes worn not resulting in movement

covers to underside not allowing inspection of components

n/s and o/s sills corroded not holed

Pass 10 Apr 2018 151,839 miles

Both front tyres 2-3 mm tread depth

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 139,093 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both inner faces corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 135,859 miles

covers fitted to underside not allowing inspection of components

front wishbone back bushes slight wear

rear discs slight corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2016 135,858 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

covers fitted to underside not allowing inspection of components

front wishbone back bushes slight wear

rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 9 Nov 2013 84,394 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 9 Nov 2013 84,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 77,758 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

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

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Fail 18 Oct 2012 77,757 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

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

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2011 68,442 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 55,314 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 42,567 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Nov 2008 28,562 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 YTM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 YTM, 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 YTM is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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