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DE55 FYS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

136,404 mi
Last recorded136,404 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 FYS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2022 136,404 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 135,416 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2021 135,416 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 133,235 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer play in driveshaft

Nearside Front door damaged no sharp edges

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet catch broken

Fail 31 Jul 2020 133,207 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer play in driveshaft

Nearside Front door damaged no sharp edges

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing badly perished (DANGEROUS) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

bonnet catch broken

Pass 31 Jul 2019 130,689 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 31 Jul 2019 130,687 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 128,483 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge and tread un even (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jul 2018 128,461 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshners ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold inner edge and tread un even (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 126,469 miles

corrosion forming around rear subframe

damage nearside of vehicle

front tyres close to wearbars

nearside rear tyre perished inner sidewall

Fail 13 Jul 2017 126,469 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

corrosion forming around rear subframe

damage nearside of vehicle

front tyres close to wearbars

nearside rear tyre perished inner sidewall

Pass 12 Jul 2016 121,651 miles

corrosion forming around rear subframe

corrosion forming on rear chassis legs

rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 1 Jul 2016 121,609 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance reflector broken (1.4.A.2e)

corrosion forming around rear subframe

corrosion forming on rear chassis legs

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Jun 2015 116,232 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 12 Jun 2015 116,154 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 111,452 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 104,857 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2013 104,856 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 93,705 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 93,705 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 82,408 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 71,497 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 71,492 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 60,725 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 45,452 miles

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

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 FYS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 FYS, 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 FYS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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