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EX55 VFV

2005 Skoda Octavia

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

116,280 mi
Last recorded116,280 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 VFV
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2018 116,280 miles

engine oil leak

front brake discs wearing

front number plate cracked

o/s/f wiper not seated propely

slight play o/s/f drop link

Pass 26 Aug 2017 106,074 miles

front brake discs wearing

front number plate cracked

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2016 100,393 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak coming from behind undertray ()

engine cover and undertray fitted

rear washer inop

Fail 18 Aug 2016 100,357 miles

Centre Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

engine oil level on minimum

rear washer inop

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak coming from behind undertray ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 95,511 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2015 95,511 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2014 90,883 miles

slight wear n/s front lower wishbone front mount bush

Fail 13 Aug 2014 90,883 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight wear n/s front lower wishbone front mount bush

Pass 15 Aug 2013 85,441 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 79,956 miles

slight seep of grease front driveshaft boot

Pass 13 Aug 2011 72,056 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 60,019 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 49,346 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 34,932 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 VFV is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VFV, 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 VFV registered?

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

Is EX55 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX55 VFV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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