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YY55 MFE

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

110,825 mi
Last recorded110,825 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 MFE
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 110,825 miles

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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ~2mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 86,996 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 72,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2016 72,322 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2016 72,319 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 69,863 miles

front tyres close to limits & smooth on inner edges

wipers in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2014 67,931 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 62,536 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 60,417 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 54,127 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside edges, possible tracking

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 45,874 miles

Front tyre bald on inside edge, possible tracking

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

Nearside rear tyre starting to crack

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 37,178 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 25,517 miles

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

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 MFE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 MFE, 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 MFE registered?

YY55 MFE is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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