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AX54 FHL

2005 Skoda Octavia

Yellow Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

240,413 mi
Last recorded240,413 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 FHL
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 240,413 miles

nearside front lower arm rear bush slight play

nearside front lower ball joint cover perished

Pass 25 Jan 2018 231,991 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 224,298 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 215,807 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nearside front drive shaft cover perished

offside front drive shaft cover perished

Pass 16 Jan 2015 204,986 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 204,947 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 194,277 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 180,158 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 166,506 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 166,502 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 152,007 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 140,364 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 140,364 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 114,012 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 114,012 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 86,377 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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AX54 FHL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Yellow with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AX54 FHL, 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 AX54 FHL registered?

AX54 FHL is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 25 January 2005.

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