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EU55 FCG

2005 Skoda Octavia

Red Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

221,199 mi
Last recorded221,199 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 FCG
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2022 221,199 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 212,598 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 204,970 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 197,885 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Feb 2017 188,499 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Feb 2016 176,347 miles

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

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

rear tyrs worn on edges

Pass 12 Feb 2015 162,035 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 149,261 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 149,261 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 135,774 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 124,272 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2010 110,431 miles

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

front under tray fitted.

Fail 29 Sep 2010 110,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

front under tray fitted.

Pass 24 Sep 2009 89,047 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 68,659 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 FCG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Red with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FCG, 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 FCG registered?

EU55 FCG is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 24 September 2005.

Is EU55 FCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 FCG shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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