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AO55 FYF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

189,287 mi
Last recorded189,287 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 FYF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2023 189,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 173,364 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 161,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2021 161,924 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 151,580 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 138,317 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2019 138,317 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 123,570 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 123,570 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 108,735 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 100,650 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 85,685 miles

damage on n/s outer sill

n/s rear tyre perishing

o/s front tyre perishing

o/s rear back plate corroded

Pass 6 Mar 2015 73,586 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Feb 2014 62,423 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

near side front tyre on 2mm

Pass 1 Mar 2013 53,522 miles

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2013 53,521 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 46,003 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 42,191 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 34,415 miles

nearside rear brake disc back plate corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2009 27,431 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 21,139 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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AO55 FYF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AO55 FYF, 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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AO55 FYF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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