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DE55 FUW

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

181,393 mi
Last recorded181,393 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 181,393 miles

Nearside Front outer sill dented/heavily corroded

Offside Front anti roll bar drop link bar upper dust cover split slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2019 174,928 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 174,927 miles

Exhaust system insecure front pipe not in rubber mount (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working door mirror type (broken) (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag warning lamp (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 161,491 miles

both front lower arms console bushes worn

Pass 8 Mar 2017 146,568 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 6 Mar 2017 146,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 129,995 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

all four disc back plates corroded and deteriorated

Pass 23 Mar 2015 114,813 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 114,813 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2014 110,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 110,462 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 107,923 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers detached from mounting .

Pass 9 Oct 2012 100,886 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 100,886 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 92,830 miles

Both dust covers missing from rear shockabsorbers and top foam units deteriorated.

Pass 18 Oct 2010 84,435 miles

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

Nearside rear side light intensity not as bright as offside.

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

Fail 7 Oct 2010 84,291 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside rear side light intensity not as bright as offside.

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 75,930 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2009 75,930 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 64,499 miles

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

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

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

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 FUW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FUW, 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 DE55 FUW registered?

DE55 FUW is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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