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DE55 FUP

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

207,380 mi
Last recorded207,380 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2013
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 FUP
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2013 207,380 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 15 Oct 2013 207,380 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Oct 2012 171,941 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Oct 2011 140,870 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 140,870 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 111,664 miles

front brake disc(s)corroding (inner egde)

rear brake back plates cooroding

rear pads wearing

Fail 12 Oct 2010 111,659 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

rear brake back plates cooroding

rear pads wearing

n/s/f tyre tread low

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake disc(s)corroding (inner egde)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 87,865 miles

2 segments of high level brake light innoperative

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front struts leaking oil

engine oil at minimum

front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges.

rear tyres at legal limit

Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,498 miles

Engine oil at minimum

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Repair to windscreen in zone A

Two segments of high level brake light not working

Fail 19 Sep 2008 65,189 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine oil at minimum

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Two segments of high level brake light not working

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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DE55 FUP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE55 FUP, 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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DE55 FUP is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 7 October 2005.

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