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EX55 VFS

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

170,101 mi
Last recorded170,101 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 VFS
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 170,101 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2021 170,101 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 166,854 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 162,972 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 158,676 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 21 Sep 2017 155,679 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 142,141 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 142,141 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 110,741 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2015 110,741 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 81,417 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 69,685 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 59,143 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 49,610 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,430 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,640 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,246 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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EX55 VFS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 EX55 VFS, 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 EX55 VFS registered?

EX55 VFS is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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