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YY55 EOP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

123,565 mi
Last recorded123,565 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 EOP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2019 123,565 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 123,558 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 116,642 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 108,386 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 100,198 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 100,196 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 89,062 miles

Nearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge.

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

Oil leak

Service Brakes warning Light indicates a fault.

Pass 31 Jul 2014 81,596 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2013 67,944 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 58,915 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2012 58,915 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 41,223 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,185 miles

engine has a oil leak

front brakes slighly binding

n/s/r hand brake arm not returning to its stop

Fail 26 Oct 2009 32,185 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

engine has a oil leak

front brakes slighly binding

n/s/r hand brake arm not returning to its stop

Pass 29 Oct 2008 26,914 miles

engine oil leaks

n/s/r brake caliper handbrake arm not fully returning to stop

underbody trims fitted obscuring some checks

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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YY55 EOP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YY55 EOP, 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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YY55 EOP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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