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EX55 VFY

2005 Skoda Octavia

Beige Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

212,298 mi
Last recorded212,298 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Skoda Octavia98,343 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX55 VFY
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2020 212,298 miles

Front both sides front tyres wearing and getting low to nearing 2mm

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive under the engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under the floor few places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 208,321 miles

Nearside Front nearing 2mm of tread wearing on edges.

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the outer edge

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

both rear brake hoses outer covering is deteriorating, showing of cracking.

o/s C.V boot is deteriorating

oil leak from engine

Pass 29 Jan 2018 199,536 miles

both front wishbone rear rubber bushes are deteriorating.

n/s dipped headlight is slightly dim.

Pass 30 Jan 2017 189,409 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel just pass the hand break 16% (3.1.6b)

plastic cover fitted top of the engine and under the floor

Pass 1 Feb 2016 181,276 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 168,840 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 152,687 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 135,830 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 135,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 118,915 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012 118,904 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 106,447 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 85,959 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 85,929 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 63,817 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 63,817 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 VFY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia in Beige with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VFY, 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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EX55 VFY is a 2005 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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