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EU55 FCF

2005 Skoda Octavia

Grey Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,006 mi
Last recorded88,006 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 FCF
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2022 88,006 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 82,233 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 82,171 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 82,171 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 80,360 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 80,360 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 75,403 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 75,403 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 66,985 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 58,965 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 49,493 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 45,933 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 40,513 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 35,948 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 31,320 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 27,069 miles

All 4 tyres tread has cracked

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 20,392 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 14,556 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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EU55 FCF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Grey with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EU55 FCF, 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 EU55 FCF registered?

EU55 FCF is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is EU55 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 FCF shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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