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YY55 HKV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,349 mi
Last recorded129,349 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 HKV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2016 129,349 miles

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 121,485 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 113,397 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 113,397 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 May 2013 102,621 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 94,284 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 86,906 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 78,517 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 77,802 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2008 56,119 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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YY55 HKV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HKV, 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 YY55 HKV registered?

YY55 HKV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 November 2005.

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