2005 Skoda Octavia 1.9L Diesel · YR55 EGU
2005 Skoda Octavia (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 187,446 miles. MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026. Taxed until 01 Apr 2027.
- Make & Model
- SKODA OCTAVIA
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Apr 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 187,446 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YR55 EGU Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 07/11/2025
- 187,446 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YR55 EGU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Skoda Octavia (YR55 EGU) between November 2023 and November 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 07 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))”; “Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))”; “Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached both broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))”.
YR55 EGU Mileage History
- 01/11/2023167,907 mi
- 10/11/2023167,907 mi
- 15/11/2024177,659 mi+9,752 mi
- 15/11/2024177,662 mi+3 mi
- 07/11/2025187,446 mi+9,784 mi
Average of roughly 9,683 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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